Beef Lentil Stew

Okay, I'm finally getting this posted while I'm thinking of it and H's splashing around in the tub!

1 lb beef, diced

1 lb lentils, sorted & rinsed

1/4 c. barley

10-12 c. beef broth

1 onion, diced

1 tsp thyme

2 bay leaves

Toss together in large pot, bring to boil, and allow to simmer 45 min. as you dice the following:

1 onion

3 carrots

3 stalks celery

2 potatoes

Add the veggies to the pot during last 10-15 mi. of cooking time. (Sure, you could add them at the start as well, crockpot style--or leave everything in a crockpot all day too. I just like my veggies minimally cooked.)