Ingredients
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
1 pound  beef stew meat, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 to 3 medium (1 cup) carrots, chopped
2 cups  water
2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans French onion soup*
1/2 cup medium barley
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen green beans
Salt, if desired
Pepper, if desired

Directions
Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling; add beef and garlic salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. Place beef and juices in slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients. 

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5-6 hours or High heat setting 4-5 hours, or until meat is very tender. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. 

*Substitute 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans beef broth and 1/2 cup finely chopped onion.