Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• • 1 beef round steak, about 1/2 lb (225 g), diced (see note)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz (227 g) small white button mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) hulled barley
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 cups (1 litre) beef broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • Salt and pepper