Wine, Barley, and Beef (Crock Pot Style)

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 cup carrots , sliced diagonally or 1 cup use baby carrot

1 cup sliced celery

1 large onion , chunked

14 ounces tomatoes (chunked or cut up)

1 cup pearl barley

2 large potatoes , cut in

1 in cubes

16 ounces green beans (drain liquid from can)

1 cup red wine or 1 cup Burgundy wine

4 cups beef broth (or water and bouillon to make equivalent)

2 garlic cloves , crushed

2 teaspoons basil , crushed

1/2 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon pepper

1/3 cup parsley , garnish