Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 cups of diced beef
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 cup sliced okra
• 8 cups of beef stock
• 1/4 cup beef concentrate
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Diced potatoes (optional)

Preparation

1. Brown beef and set aside
2. Saute onion, celery, carrots pot until onions are tender
3. Add cooked beef and spices and garlic
4. Add beef stock and beef concentrate
5. Bring to a boil
6. Salt and pepper to taste
7. Add barley and okra and reduce to simmer for 1 hour or until barley is tender

Enjoy