Cut meat into 3 cm cubes. In a large skillet brown meat, half at a time, inhot oil. Drain well. Meanwhile in crockpot combine carrots, celery,onion, green pepper, and parsley. Add broth, undrained tomatoes, spagettisauce, barley, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in browned meat.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or on high-heat settingfor 4.5-5 hours. Skim off fat.