I originally got this recipe off recipezaar a few weeks ago, but we have altered it to give it more of the flavor we like. It is so goooooood!
1-1/2 lbs. extra lean ground beef
1 cup mixed frozen vegetables
28 oz. can baked beans in maple syrup
4 green onions, sliced
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups beef broth
1-19 oz. can stewed tomatoes
1-7.5 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 c. salsa
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 c. slow cooking barley
1. Brown the ground beef in a non-stick pan and pour off the fat.
2. Add to the slow cooker and combine with the rest of the ingredients except barley.
3. Cook on low for 5 hours.
4. Add the barley and stir.
5. Cook on low for 3 more hours.
I shared this post at Life As Mom, $5 Dinners, and Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays.

Looks great. I hope you'll stop by my recipe exchange! http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2009/08/friday-feasts-poached-salmon.html
I've been looking for some new soup recipes to put on the menu for fall. We will have to try this one…it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Oh that sounds wonderful!
Sounds delicious. Slow cooker recipes are the best!
Sounds good!
This looks really healthy! I love the slow cooker recipes.
We have a soup night in the fall/winter months. I'll will definitely be giving this recipe at try! Thanks for sharing!!
had a dear friend that made this all the time I loved to eat it
Sounds so good. I will definitely be giving it a try. Come on over to Crock Pot Wednesdays and check it out. diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com
Yum! I have almost everything I need to make this on-hand. I'm going to pick up the other items tomorrow and include it in my menu plan for next week!