Chung Estate Beef Barley Soup

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Chung Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1987.
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Ingredients

 * 1 Pound Stew Beef Cut Into Small Pieces
 * 2 garlic cloves Minced
 * 6 Cups beef broth
 * 4 Cups water
 * 14-1/2 Ounce Can Crushed tomatoes
 * 1-1/2 Cups White Onion Chopped
 * 1-1/2 Cups Diced carrots
 * 1 Cup Diced celery
 * 1/2 Pound Chopped Mushrooms
 * 3/4 Cup pearl barley
 * 1 Teaspoon oregano
 * 1 Teaspoon salt
 * 2 Teaspoons Freshly Ground black pepper

Directions
Brown Stew Beef in Large Stock Pan Then Add garlic And onions And Cook 3 Minutes. Add water, beef broth And tomatoes Then Cook Until Beef is Tender. Add Vegetables, Barley And Spices Then Cook 45 Minutes And Season With salt And pepper.