Ingredients

1 1/2

lb beef stew meat

2

medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2

cup uncooked pearl barley

5 1/4

cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from two 32-oz cartons)

2

dried bay leaves

1

cup frozen baby sweet peas

Preparation

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except peas in cooker.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

About 10 minutes before serving, stir in peas. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until peas are thoroughly cooked. Remove bay leaves.