Step 1: Heat oil in the bottom of a large saucepan to medium heat. Add onions, and cook 3 minutes or until soft. Add in garlic; cook 2 minutes or until soft. Remove the onions and garlic mixture.
Step 2: Season beef with salt and pepper. Add in more oil to the skillet if you need to. Add beef and brown on all sides.
Step 3: Add the onions back into the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients, and bring up to a boil. Reduce to just under a simmer. Cook until barley is very soft, and stock is thick like a gravy (about 2- 2 1/2 hours). Season with salt and peppper.
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