Beef Barley Soup

1 package stewing beef
1 cup raw pot barley
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 large potatoes, chopped
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 cans beef broth
2 cans water
soya sauce to colour and flavour
Pepper to taste
1 tsp dried parsley

Cut beef pieces into bite size pieces if necessary.

Rinse barley well.

Add everything to the crockpot. Add water until everything is covered. Cook 6-8 hours on low.

Frugal Tip: Rather than using precut stewing beef, unless it's on sale, purchase a roast of beef and cut it up into cubes. You can get three meals out of a good sized roast by cutting it yourself. You'll be saving money and packaging too!