Beef and Barley Stew

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Beef and Barley Stew
1 1/2 pounds stew meat, browned (with onion ~ optional)
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 pound chopped carrots
1 can diced tomatoes, un-drained
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp marjoram (or thyme)
1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
5 cups beef broth
Throw it all in the crock pot for 8-10 hours on low, or 4-5 hours on high.