Bev's Recipe Collection

• 4 1/2 lb. center cut chuck roast, all visible fat removed, koshered
• 3 qts. water
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 small bay leaves
• 4 1/2 C diced potatoes
• 1 1/2 C sliced celery
• 3 C thickly sliced carrots
• 1/2 C uncooked pearled barley
• 3 T dried thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper

In a large stockpot, combine roast, water, onion, and bay leaves.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 3 hours.  Remove meat from pot and set aside.  Strain broth and skim off fat.  Cut meat into pieces.  Place strained broth, meat, and remaining ingredients into stockpot and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.  Serve hot.

(adapted from www.torahbytes.org)