Yield: 6-8 servings/ Prep: 20 min/ Cook: 4-8 hours (unattended)   1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1½ pounds ground beef 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 medium onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 Tbsp Bourbon Barrel Aged Worcestershire 1 Tbsp Bourbon Barrel Aged Sorghum 2 tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp Bourbon Smoked Pepper 1 bay leaf 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/3 cup barley 5 cups beef stock grated parmesan, for serving (optional)   Method 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and brown until no longer pink. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.  Pour the meat mixture into the crock pot, along with the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. 2 Set the crock pot on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours.  Serve with parmesan on the side for garnishing.