Irish Beef and Barley Stew - The Garden Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 pounds stewing beef (chuck or round), cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 cups onion, chopped (1-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 6 cups low sodium broth or water (add more as needed)
• 4 cups potatoes, cubed (1½ inch)
• 3 cups carrots, chopped (1 inch rounds)
• ¾ cup uncooked pearled barley
• 2 tablespoon fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, and bay leaf tied together)