Servings: serves 6

1 lb beef stew meat, diced small 1 lb beef stew meat, diced small
1-1/4 cups diced carrot, fresh or frozen 1-¼ cups diced carrot, fresh or frozen
1 onion, diced or pureed 1 onion, diced or pureed
3 ribs celery, diced 3 ribs celery, diced
15 oz can tomato sauce 15 oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup pearl barley ½ cup pearl barley
5 cups water 5 cups water
1 tsp parsley flakes 1 tsp parsley flakes
1/4 tsp pepper ¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp Beef Bouillon powder 2 tbsp Beef Bouillon powder

Add all ingredients to a gallon-sized freezer bag or container for instant pot.
MAKE IT NOW: Transfer contents to either the instant pot or crockpot and cook as directed below.

MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL: Seal bag or container, removing as much air as possible, and freeze.  MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL: Seal bag or container, removing as much air as possible, and freeze.
COOK IN INSTANT POT  COOK IN INSTANT POT
From frozen, add contents into an instant pot. Add 1/4 cup water. Cook for 30 minutes at high pressure then allow 10 minutes for natural release.  From frozen, add contents into an instant pot. Add ¼ cup water. Cook for 30 minutes at high pressure then allow 10 minutes for natural release.
From thawed or freshly made, transfer into an instant pot. Cook for 27 minutes at high pressure, then allow 10 minutes for natural release.  From thawed or freshly made, transfer into an instant pot. Cook for 27 minutes at high pressure, then allow 10 minutes for natural release.
COOK IN CROCKPOT  COOK IN CROCKPOT
From frozen, transfer to slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 9 hours.  From frozen, transfer to slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 9 hours.
From thawed or freshly made, transfer into slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low 8-9 hours.  From thawed or freshly made, transfer into slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low 8 to 9 hours.
SERVE WITH: My fav is a sprinkling of parmesan cheese along with a slice of crusty bread slathered with butter.  SERVE WITH: My fav is a sprinkling of parmesan cheese along with a slice of crusty bread slathered with butter.