INGREDIENTS
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2 cups water
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1/4 cup uncooked pearl barley
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1 boneless beef sirloin steak or top round steak (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 cups mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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4 cups beef broth
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1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
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Generous dash ground black pepper
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2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)