INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 lb boneless beef bottom round steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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5 cups sliced assorted fresh wild mushrooms, such as portabella, shiitake, oyster and/or porcini (about 10 oz total)
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3 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
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2 leeks, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, rinsed and sliced crosswise (about 1 1/2 cups)
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2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
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5 1/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
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1/2 cup dry sherry or Progresso™ beef flavored broth
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper