Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 12 cups red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup canned white beans
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 12 cup pearl barley, uncooked
  • 12 lb lean boneless round steak, cut
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 large zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup spinach, torn
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 12 cup elbow macaroni (cooked)
  • 12 cup romano cheese, grated

Method

  • Combine first ten ingredients (water thru garlic) in a Crock-pot.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on high for 6 hours, or until beef is tender.
  • Add zucchini and next 4 ingredients (zucchini thru nutmeg)cover and cook on high an additional 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Now add the pasta and stir for 2 minutes till pasta is heated thru.
  • Top with cheese before serving.