Step 1

Spray the container of the slow cooker with non-stick spray.

Step 2

Layer potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 3

Arrange onions on top of the potatoes.

Step 4

Carefully place flanken in a single layer on top of the onions.

Step 5

Season flanken with pepper.

Step 6

Pour beans and barley on top of flanken.

Step 7

Sprinkle bouillon, onion soup mix and paprika on top of beans and barley.

Step 8

Add water to crockpot.

Step 9

Cook on low for 12- 18 hours or on high for 6 - 9 hours until beans are tender and barley cooked.