Beef Mushroom Barley Soup

Submitted by Starscr292

1 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1" cubes

1 medium onion, chopped

1 Tbl. vegetable oil

6 c. beef broth

4 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/2 c. barley

salt and pepper to taste

Sautee mushrooms and onions in a little butter.  In a large saucepan brown meet in oil for approximately 10 minutes.  Stir in onions, mushrooms, broth and barley.  Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.