Chop & Slice your vegetables according to desired size Pan sear the meat. Saute the onion, garlic, and celery first or Place all ingredients into a large pot, except your Barley, Bring to a boil Reduce to medium heat, simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally Place Barley into mixture, simmer for another 1 hour CrockPot: Place all ingredients into a crockpot cook on Low for 6-8hrs