Ingredients:

1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2/3 cup pearl barley
1 pound peeled and diced potatoes
2 sliced carrots
1 diced onion
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves minced garlic
6 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste