Ingredients:
- 1 beef Arm Chuck Roast, Boneless, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 3/4 cup medium pearled barley
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions:
- Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown half of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef; remove from stockpot, pour off drippings. Season beef with pepper and salt.
- Add onions, celery, carrots , garlic and thyme to stockpot; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and barley. Return beef to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 hour or until beef is fork-tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar.