Beef, Barley, and Sweet Potato Stew

INGREDIENTS

lbs Beef stew meat, lean

1 cup

Carrots

2 cloves

Garlic

3 cups

Mushrooms, fresh

1/2 cup

Onion

2 tbsp

Parsley, fresh

1 cup

Peas, frozen

Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups), medium

1 cup

Roma tomatoes

Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups), small

1/2 tsp

Thyme, dried

Thyme, Fresh

5 cups

Chicken broth, reduced-sodium

1/2 cup

Barley, regular

1/3 cup

All-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

Black pepper, ground

Cooking spray, Nonstick

1 cup

Water