Bachelor Stew

is made in a slow cooker so I don't have to remember anything and can't burn anything.

beef stew in whatever size package Safeway or Lucky has,
slice stew cubes into smaller cubes
pearl barley, about a cup or cup and a half
split peas half a cup
chopped onion or chopped cabbage or both
garlic powder
one or two tablespoons olive oil (optional)

and here is the coup de cool -
chicken or beef stock

toss with large spoon to mix ingredients
fill to within 1" of rim

cover and cook overnight



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