Barley Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/3 cup pearl barley
• 2 cups water
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark porter beer
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar