Nana's Beef & Barley Stew

2 garlic cloves , mashed

2 lbs stewing beef , cubed (chuck or round)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth (I have used 4 beef bouillon cubes dissoved in 1 1/4 cup boiling water for this)

4 cups water

2 bay leaves

1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper

6 carrots , peeled and cut into bite-size chunks

4 celery ribs , trimmed and cut into bite-size chunks

1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms

1 cup pearl barley , cooked to package directions

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