Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed