| 1 | tablespoon | vegetable oil | |
| 2 | pounds | beef, short ribs | |
| 2 | each | onions | coarsely chopped |
| 3 | each | carrots | sliced |
| 3 | each | celery stalks | sliced |
| 28 | ounces | tomatoes | can, whole with liquid, chopped |
| 2 | teaspoons | water | |
| 4 | each | beef bouillon cubes | * |
| 1/3 | cup | pearl barley | medium |
In a large dutch oven or kettle, heat oil over medium-high. Brown beef. Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender. Add barley. Simmer another 50-60 minutes or until barley is done.
Yield: 10-12 servings. (3 1/2 qts.)
First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2012-05-06





