Beef Mushroom Barley Soup - edible Southeastern Massachusetts

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 pounds stewing beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 to 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ cup red wine
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound pearl barley
• 12 to 16 cups beef or other broth
• 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced