Beef, Barley and Mushroom Casserole

This is a superb recipe to introduce children to barley. The flavours are amazing and aroma makes your mouth water.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings people

Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot with a cover (Dutch oven) over moderate heat and brown the meat.
2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 lbs beef stew meat
Add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
2 medium onions, 3-6 cloves garlic
Add the remaining ingredients except the mushrooms and bake covered in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 1 hour.
4 medium carrots, 2 ribs celery, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 whole bay leaf, 2 cups beef stock, 1/2 cup dry red wine, 1/2 cup barley, 1/4 cup parsley
Stir in the mushrooms and bake covered until the meat is tender
1 lb mushrooms, salt, ground pepper