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

Brown meat, onion, garlic in 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in remaining ingredients except sour cream and mushrooms. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours. Add mushrooms and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Yield: 4-5 servings.