Meat Stew With Barley

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 12 lb boneless beef stew meat or 12 lb lamb, cut into small pieces
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 12 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 cup pearl barley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot.
2. Then sprinkle the meat with salt & pepper.
3. Saute both the onion & beef (or lamb) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the parsley & cinnamon.
5. Next add in the water, tomato paste, salt & pepper.
6. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat & simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
7. Add the barley & cook for 40-45 minutes or until the barley is tender.
8. Stir the lemon juice & serve hot.

olive oil, salt, meat, onion, fresh parsley, cinnamon, water, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, pearl barley, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/meat-stew-with-barley-315400 (may not work)