Frontier Beef Barley Bean Stew Mix-14 oz.

• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 Large Onion, sliced
• 2-3 lbs. beef stew meat
• 8 cups beef broth (64oz)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2-3 turnips or potatoes (2-3 cups), peeled & diced 
• 8oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup sherry or red wine

Here's What you Do:

• In a 6 or 8 - quart pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Brown stew meat in 2-3 batches over medium high heat. not crowding the meat, and turning each piece once. Remove meat to a plate when browned. 
• Add remaining butter. Lower heat and brown sliced onion for 5 minutes. 
• Add meat back into pot. Stir in broth, water, and contents of stew mix. 
• Bring to a simmer and cook covered for 2 hours. 
• Add turnips or potatoes, mushrooms, sherry or red wine, salt, and pepper.
• Return to a simmer and cook covered for 1 hour.