I have several pics of different batches below, not to limit you in what ingredients you use. The cook times will be the same if you sauté your Meat first.
1-2 lb of Beef pre cooked..Hamburger works well or leftover Pot roast diced (add diced pot roast last)
If you want to use all raw fresh Meat, you can cut up raw chunks of Chuck Roast too if you trim out the connective tissue if you like, just lightly sauté the Meat first.
4 cups of rich Beef Broth ( I use my frozen pot roast juice and veggies, even bones from braised beef shank).
2 Carrots 2-3 cups chopped into 1/2” pieces.
2 c Celery chopped.
1 1/2 c. onion Chopped.
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 c Corn.
2 c Fresh green Beans.
1 1/2 c Tomatoes chopped OR 1 can of Italian stewed Tomatoes.
1/3 c Barley.
1 tsp Italian Seasoning.
1/2 tsp Salt
OPTION:
1 can of Stewed Tomatoes.
1-2 c diced potatoes.
1 c frozen peas
Brown the Hamburger, getting some of it Dark but not burned.
Pour broth into the pot and add the chopped Veggies and Hamburger, salt and seasoning. I don’t stir it. Add the Tomatoes. Add the Barley and do not stir, just kind on push it down gently, see pic… .
Put the lid on the Pot and set the time for 4 min. When the pot beeps allow 10 min NPR. Add diced Pot roast and let it heat up before serving.
************************************************************* here are a couple of other batches..don’t be limited on what ingredients you use.
