Beef Barley Stew

Ingredients

• beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1.5 lbs. / 680 grams)
• canola oil (1 tablespoon)
• medium onion, chopped (1)
• beef broth (5 1/4 cups)
• medium pearl barley (1 cup)
• dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
• dried marjoram (1/2 teaspoon)
• dried rosemary, crushed (1/4 teaspoon)
• parsley (1 teaspoon)
• medium carrots, sliced (4)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown meat in oil in batches.
2. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, saute onion until crisp-tender.
4. Add the broth, barley, seasonings and beef; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add carrots; bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat and carrots are tender.
8. Add parsley just before serving.