1 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1/4" strips
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10 oz.) beef broth
1 c. water
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. barley
2 tbsp. catsup
1 tsp. paprika
2 c. mushroom slices

Brown meat, onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil in 3-4 quart saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except mushrooms and sour cream. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover. Cook over low heat about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add mushrooms. Continue cooking 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve, if desired.