Val's Beef Stew

Put meat in pan and brown in some oil.

Add barley, onions, carrots and potatoes.

Add enough water to cover with 2 inches more, add beef bouillon and tomato sauce.

Bring to a boil, turn heat down and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

When the potatoes and carrots are almost done add canned or frozen vegetables of choice. Let cook to a boil again and then add the instant potatoes to the consistency you want.

Season to taste with salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic salt, onion salt and add a little love!

If you don't have instant potatoes you can take 1 cup cold water and mix about 2-3 TBSP flour or corn starch to thicken.

Add to mixture when it boils again.

I like to make some biscuits or cornbread to serve with it.

It is also good with some sliced cheese or jelly for the biscuits.

This is a great recipe to do in the crock pot.