Ingredients

• beef stew meat - 1 pound
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• onion, chopped - 1 large
• carrots, diced - 3 medium
• celery stalks, diced - 2
• garlic, minced - 3 cloves
• beef broth - 6 cups
• pearl barley - ¾ cup
• bay leaf - 1
• thyme - 1 teaspoon
• salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste
• parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2.

   Add beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

3. 3.

   Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

4. 4.

   In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

5. 5.

   Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

6. 6.

   Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth.

7. 7.

   Stir in the pearl barley, bay leaf, and thyme.

8. 8.

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until beef is tender.

9. 9.

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10. 10.

    Remove the bay leaf and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Facts