Beef and Veggie Barley Stew

1 lb beef stew meat
2T canola oil
1c yellow onion (diced)
4 cloves of garlic (diced)
1c celery (large chop)
1c carrot (large chop)
1c halved mushroom caps
1c frozen peas
1c frozen sweet corn
8c beef stock
1c red wine
2T dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1c barley pearls
salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Season meat with some salt and pepper. Brown meat.

2. Add onions, celery, and carrots to the meat and saute for 2 minutes. Add in garlic, mushrooms, and thyme. Saute for an additional 2 minutes.

3. Pour stock over meat mixture. Add bay leaves, barley, peas, corn, and salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.

4. Once a hard boil has happened, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour or until barley is tender.

ENJOY!!