Step 1

In a preheated pot, brown beef with oil.

Step 2

Add onion, carrot and mushrooms to the beef and sauté until veggies turn slightly golden.

Step 3

Add salt, pepper, bay leaves and galic to the mix.

Step 4

Pour beef broth and allow everything to simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes.

Step 5

Add barley and cook for 20 more minutes or until it's fully cooked. Serve right away.