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- 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 slalks celery, diced
- 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked barley
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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