Recipe: Beef Barley Soup (using cube steak)

BEEF BARLEY SOUP

1 pound beef cube steak, cut in 3/4-inch chunks
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups water
6 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 carrots, shredded
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced

Sprinkle beef with flour and black pepper.

In a 6-quart soup pot, heat oil over high heat. Add the beef and cook 6-7 minutes to brown on all sides, stirring occasionally.

Add water, bouillon cubes, barley, carrots, onion, and celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook 45-60 minutes, or until the barley is tender.

Servings: 4-6
Source: Mr. Food's Easy Cooking Magazine