"This non-gravy stew recipe is a combination of many recipes, tailored to the flavours I like best. I hope you like it too!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2-2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 cup barley
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1 teaspoon fresh-ground black peppercorns
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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3 -6 garlic cloves
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3 potatoes, cubed
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3 -4 carrots (if you have both, use 2 of each) or 3 -4 parsnips, sliced (if you have both, use 2 of each)
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5 cups beef broth (2 beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 5 cups of water)
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fresh parsley, chopped
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paprika (optional)