INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds (900 grams) boneless round roast or chuck roast, cut into 3/4" (2 cm) cubes
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4 medium-sized yellow-fleshed potatoes, diced into 1/2" (1.25 cm) cubes
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1 large onion, diced
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2 large carrots, peeled and diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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6 cups (1.5 L) beef broth
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1 cup (250 ml) pearl barley
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1 cup (250 ml) mushrooms, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup (125 ml) green beans, fresh or frozen
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1/2 cup (125 ml) frozen corn
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3 tablespoons (45 ml) tomato paste
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried rosemary
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
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2 teaspoons (10 ml) cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 cup (60 ml) water