Hearty Beef and Barley Stew with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 cup yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup barley (rinsed)
• 2 cups carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 2 cups parsnips (peeled and chopped)
• 2 cups potatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas