1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. frozen diced carrots, celery and onions
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 cup barley, rinsed
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
4-6 cups water or beef broth
salt and pepper
Toss cubes of stew meat with flour and seasoned salt to coat. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown beef cubes. Place frozen diced vegetables in a slow cooker with garlic and rinsed barley. Sprinkle brown gravy mix over vegetables. Add browned beef cubes and water and stir to blend. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Taste for seasoning; add salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook on medium, if meat and barley need more time to be tender.
