Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        beef shanks
   2      cups          thinly sliced carrots
   1      cup           sliced celery
     3/4  cup           chopped green pepper
   1      large         onion -- sliced
   1      can           (16 oz.) cut up tomatoes
     1/4  cup           snipped parsley
   1      tablespoon    instant beef bouillon granules
   2      teaspoons     salt
     3/4  teaspoon      dried basil -- crushed
   5      cups          water

Preparation:

Cut beef into cubes, brown on all sides, and drain well. In crockery cooker place carrot, celery, green pepper and onion. Place beef on top. Combine undrained tomatoes, barley, parsley, bouillon, salt and basil. DO NOT STIR. Cover. Cook on low heat 10 to 12 hours. Remove bones if used. Skim any fat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.