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Hearty Beef N Barley Soup

2 tbsp. oil
11/2 lb. beef stew meat
1 cup carrots
1/2 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 medium onion cut into thin wedges
1cup water
2 (14 1/2oz.) ready to serve beef broth
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes,undrained 2 cups frozen cup green beans.
Heat oil in dutch oven or lg.or large saucepan over med. hi heat until
hot.Add beef stew meat,cook until brown on all sides. drain.Add all
remaining ingred.except green beans, mix well.bring to boil. Reduce heat
to low. Cover & simmer 1 hr. until beef is tender.Stir in green
beans,cook uncovered, over med. heat, for additional 15 min.or until
beans are tender.