DIRECTIONS :

1/ Brown beef in non-stick fry pan until browned, stirring frequently.

2/ Remove beef from pan and place in crockpot, Add carrot, celery, onion, and mushrooms, beef base, water, garlic and bay leaf.

3/ Cook on high heat for one hour, add pearl barley then turn down to low and cook till vegetables and beef are tender. Stir in salt and pepper.

4/ Discard bay leaf.