Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         stew beef -- cut in 1/2" cubes
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   2      stalks        celery -- chopped
   2                    carrots -- diced
     3/4  cup           barley
   1                    bay leaf
   1      teaspoon      salt
                        pepper to taste
   6      cups          beef stock

Preparation:

Cook on low in crock pot for 6 to 8 hours stirring occasionally.