ingredients:

1 cup diced onion

1/2 cup celery diced

1 cup chopped carrots

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

5 cloves finely chopped garlic

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 red wine

4 cups beef stock

1 cup diced beef, any leftovers you have

1/2 pearl barley

Method:

1. Saute onions, celery, carrots, parsley and oregano over medium low heat until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes .

3. Add tomato paste and cook for a 3 minutes

4. De-glaze the pan with red wine, cook down down for 2 minutes

5. Add hot beef stock. And bring to a simmer.

6. Add beef and pearl barley.and simmer until beef becomes ender.

7. Season with salt, pepper and oregano to taste