Β° 1 large bay leaf
*Methods :
1. Brown beef in nonstick skillet until browned, stirring frequently.
2. Remove the beef from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker. Add the carrot, celery, onion and mushrooms, beef base, water, garlic and bay leaf.
3. Cook over high heat for one hour, add pearl barley then reduce heat to low and cook until vegetables and beef are tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
4. Discard the bay leaf.
Enjoy !