Beef and Barley Stew - Freezer Meals 101 Club

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. round steak (cubed)
• 4 carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 lb. mushrooms (quartered)
• 3/4 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• ½ tsp. basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag