Beef and Barley Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs extra lean stewing beef, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• pepper
• 13 cup all-purpose flour
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 5 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 cup coarsely chopped roma tomato (plum)
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 12 cup medium barley
• 1 cup frozen peas