Ingredients

• 500 g stewing beef, cubed
• 125 ml pearl barley
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes(796 ml)
• 2 L beef broth
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 Salt, pepper, and dried thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the beef cubes in oil in a large pot.

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in the broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the barley, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for another 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Serve hot.