Beef Stew

Description
Here's an easy to prepare hearty meat dish.



Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs steak
 * 1/2 cup pearl barley
 * 8 potatoes, peeled
 * 3 parsnips
 * 3 carrots, diced
 * beef stock
 * seasoning
 * mixed herbs

Directions
Place meat in a pot and cover with enough water. Bring to a boil. Add diced carrots, parsnips, herbs and seasoning. Simmer over moderate low heat for 20 minutes. Add peeled whole potatoes and beef stock. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. Serve hot.