Instructions: *Crockery cooker method follows.

Spray a Dutch oven with vegetable oil. Set aside. Cut meat into bite-size pieces. Place Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meat to hot Dutch oven and brown about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain fat.

Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover and simmer 30 minutes more or until meat, barley, and vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir before serving.

*Crockery Cooker Method

Cut meat into bite-size pieces. (Do not brown.) Place meat and all remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables in a 3-1/2 or 4 quart electric crockery cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or until meat is fully cooked and tender. Stir in frozen vegetables and cook 30 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.

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