INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus additional as needed
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1-1/2 to 1-3/4 pounds cubed beef stew meat (boneless beef chuck)
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salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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1 cup diced onion
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1 cup chopped carrots
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3/4 cup diced celery
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup chopped mushrooms
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6 cups low-sodium beef broth
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2/3 cup pearl barley
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme (or 2 teaspoons dry thyme)