Crock-Pot Mushroom Barley Soup
["1 lb. beef, cubed", "2 lb. fresh mushrooms, diced in processor", "1 3/4 c. barley", "salt and pepper"]
["Microwave meat first, or else put in crock-pot and cook until half done.", "Add barley and mushrooms, fill pot to within 1 inch of top with stock or water.", "Cook 3 to 4 hours until barley is done. Season to taste."]
["beef", "fresh mushrooms", "barley", "salt"]