1. ⅔ cup of barley
2. 1 tbs. of olive oil
3. 1 onion, chopped
4. 1 garlic clove, minced
5. 1 carrot, sliced
6. 1 stalk of celery, sliced
7. 2 cups of cooked beef
8. 6 cups of beef stock/beef broth
9. 2 cans of beef consume
10. 1 tbs. of Worcestershire sauce
11. 1 package McCormick Beef Stew Seasoning Mix
12. 1 bay leaf
13. 2 tablespoons of red wine (optional)
14. 2 tbs. of fresh parsley or 2 tsps. of dried parsley
15. salt & pepper to taste

Roast barley on a cookie sheet lined with foil for 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Brown beef in a cast iron pan on the stove or in the oven.

Cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened.

Add remaining ingredients ((except barley) and bring to a boil.

After it boils, add the barley.

Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and serve.