Beef and Barley Stew

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• 2 1/2 pounds beef sirloin tip (, cut into 3/4 inch cubes)
• 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms (, cleaned and quartered)
• 2 cups fresh spinach (, chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (, or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano (, or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (, divided)
• 1 large onion (, diced)
• 1 large carrot (, diced)
• 1 stalk celery (, diced)
• 1 cup dry red wine ((e.g., pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon) )
• 3 1/2 cups quality beef broth
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup quick cooking barley
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (, chopped)