Val'S Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Put meat in pan and brown in some oil.
2. 2
   Add barley, onions, carrots and potatoes.
3. 3
   Add enough water to cover with 2 inches more, add beef bouillon and tomato sauce.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil, turn heat down and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
5. 5
   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.
6. 6
   Season to taste with salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic salt, onion salt and add a little love!
7. 7
   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.
8. 8
   Add to mixture when it boils again.
9. 9
   I like to make some biscuits or cornbread to serve with it.
10. 10
    It is also good with some sliced cheese or jelly for the biscuits.
11. 11
    This is a great recipe to do in the crock pot.