Beef & Barley Soup

• 250 g shin beef, cubed (or similar cuts for stewing)
• 3 tomatoes, quartered
• 2 large red onions, quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• cracked black pepper
• 12 cup pearl barley (rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 -3 cups water (depending on how thick you like the soup to be)

1. Heat a non-stick pan on high heat with oil.
2. Toss in onions and garlic, fry for about 2 minutes before adding in the beef.
3. Brown the beef on all sides, then add the tomatoes and thyme inches
4. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let simmer for an hour.
6. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Lastly add in pearl barley and simmer for further 45 minutes or until beef is tender.

shin beef, tomatoes, red onions, garlic, thyme, salt, cracked black pepper, pearl barley, oil, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-barley-soup-175195 (may not work)