Beef and Barley Soup

1 1/2 lbs stew beef

3 medium carrots, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 cup for frozen white corn kernels

3 (14 oz) cans beef broth

2/3 cup uncooked pearl barley

1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup frozen sweet peas

Spray a 5-6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In the cooker, mix all ingredients except

peas.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting for 9-10 hours.

Stir in peas. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20-30 minutes

longer or until peas are tender.