Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 cups water
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup barley