Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 1/2 Pounds beef stew meat	Trim all visible fat. Cut into ½ inch pieces.
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 8-ounce fresh mushrooms	Wash, trim and slice
2 cups medium pearl barley
1 onion, chopped	Wash, peel and dice.
1 16-ounce can stewed tomatoes	Undrained
2 cups water

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Season beef with salt and pepper.
2	Brown stewing beef in oil.
3	Pour off excess fat and add beef broth.  Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4	Add mushrooms, barley, onion, tomatoes, and water.
5	Cover and bring to boil.
6	Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed	Temperature check. Minimum Temperature 165°F for 15 seconds.