• ½ stick salted butter
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 clove garlic, diced
• 2 quarts homemade beef broth
• 4 cups chopped prime rib
• ½ cup dry red wine
• ½ teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 cup barley

Instructions

1. Place the butter into a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and let melt.
2. Add in the celery, carrots, and onion. Let cook for 5-6 minutes, until softened and starting to brown.
3. Add in the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add in the beef broth, prime rib, red wine, ground thyme, and barley.
5. Simmer over medium heat until the barley is tender. Serve with crusty bread and green salad.