Beef and Barley Stew Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• 4 slices bacon (diced)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck (lean stewing beef, cut into small pieces)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped)
• 6 cups beef stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/3 cup pearled barley
• 2 cups carrot (sliced)
• 2 cups turnip (diced)
• 1 large potato (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup green peas (frozen, thawed)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons cold water