Ingredients
1tbspolive oil
1onion,chopped
1garlic clove,minced
2carrots,sliced
1celery stalk,sliced
2cupsbeef,cooked
6cupsbeef broth,reduced sodium
15ozpetite diced tomatoes,(1 can), undrained
½green pepper,diced
⅔cupbarley
1tbspWorcestershire sauce
¼tspdried thyme
beef gravy mix,1 package
1bay leaf
2tbspred wine,optional
2tbspparsley,fresh, or 2 tsp dried
salt and pepper,to taste
Preparation
Cook the onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened.
Add the carrot, celery, beef, beef broth, diced tomatoes, green pepper, barley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, gravy mix, bay leave, red wine, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then simmer covered for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the barley is cooked.
Remove the bay leaf, serve, and enjoy!
