Name: Beef and Barley Stew
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, diced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 medium sweet onion, diced; 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1/3 cup dry red or white wine; 8 cups beef stock; 1 cup pearled barley, rinsed; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves