recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2000-11-27
From: Larry,.SC

American Indian Slow-Cook Stew
Formatted for MC5: 08-05-1999 by Joe Comiskey

1/2 c lentils, rinsed
1/2 c navy beans, rinsed
2 c chopped onions
2 c sliced celery
5 carrots, scrubbed, sliced
1/4 c brown sugar
1 c barley
1/2 ts thyme
1/4 ts garlic powder
2 bay leaves
1 ts freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 c red wine
1 qt V-8 vegetable juice
2 c water

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook for 4 to 6 hours on HIGH heat or for 8 to 10 hours on LOW heat. Remove bay leaves before serving.