Shelly's Recipe

* BEEF BARLEY SOUP*

Category: Soups

3 lb. beef, cut into chunks
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 lb cut green beans
1/2 cup chopped celery and carrots
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
6 cups beef stock
1 tsp salt, or more to taste
1/2 tsp pepper, or more to taste
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
Bay leaf
2 cups water
1 (12 oz) can beer
1 1/2 cups pearled barley

Saute vegetables lightly in oil until translucent, stir in beef and brown. Add beef stock and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.

Add barley and beans, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or longer until the barley has gotten plump and soft, stirring occasionally to prevent barley from sticking. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in beer and heat through.