Ingredients

  • 2 lbs round steaks, 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 32 ounces beef stock
  • 1 1/4 cups pearl barley
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • parsley, chopped

Method

  • Heat large soup pot coated with cooking spray over medium high heat.
  • Add half of beef, browning on all sides, remove, repeat with remaining beef, remove.
  • Add oil to pan, heat over medium high, add onion, saute until lightly browned.
  • Return beef to pot.
  • Add carrots, garlic, water, salt, thyme, black pepper, bay leaves, and beef stock.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add barley; cook 30 minutes, or until barley is tender.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Check for additional salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.