INGREDIENTS
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4 cups unsalted beef stock
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1 1/2 cups chopped onion
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1 cup uncooked hulled (whole-grain) barley
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1 cup water
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1 cup sliced celery
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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4 large thyme sprigs, plus leaves for garnish
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3 bay leaves
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1/4 cup unsalted tomato paste
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 pounds beef stew meat, divided
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2 1/2 cups (1-in.) pieces carrot