INGREDIENTS
3/4 tsp
salt
1 tsp
pepper
1 tsp
mustard powder (optional)
1/4 cup
flour
1 1/2 lb
lean beef stewing meat, cut into cubes
3 tbsp
olive oil, divided
1
onion, diced
2
large carrots, diced
2
large celery stalks, diced
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1/4 cup
tomato paste
1 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
4 cups
reduced sodium beef or chicken broth
2
bay leaves
2
sprigs fresh thyme (or ¼ tsp dried thyme)
1 1/2 cups
water
3/4 cup
dry pearl barley
1 tbsp
fresh parsley, chopped