01 -
2 pounds chuck beef roast (boneless), sliced into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces.
02 -
Black pepper and kosher salt.
03 -
1 tablespoon oil from canola.
04 -
3 big carrots (10 ounces), chopped into cubes.
05 -
1 big yellow onion (12 ounces), chopped into cubes.
06 -
2 sticks celery (6 ounces), chopped into cubes.
07 -
4 mid-sized cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped.
08 -
3 quarts stock made from chicken.
09 -
2 twigs of fresh thyme.
10 -
1 leaf from bay tree.
11 -
5 black peppercorns, whole.
12 -
1 cup barley that's pearled (7 ounces).
13 -
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce from Asian market (if you want).
14 -
Fresh parsley, finely chopped for topping.