INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 lb
stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1
large onion, chopped
4
garlic cloves, minced
10
cremini mushrooms (8 oz), sliced
1 tbsp
balsamic vinegar (or worcestershire sauce)
12 oz
red or white baby potatoes, chopped
2
carrots (8 oz), chopped
2
celery ribs (4½ oz), chopped
2/3 cup
dry pearl barley, rinsed
1/2 tsp
dried rosemary
1/2 tsp
dried thyme
4 cups
beef broth (low sodium)
2 cups
water
Salt and pepper,
Optional: fresh basil as topping