Braised Beef with Mushrooms & Barley

Ingredients

• 1 beef Chuck Roast (about 3 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 pound medium cremini or button mushrooms, halved
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1-1/4 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
• 1/3 cup dairy sour cream (optional)