3largecarrots, peeled, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1largerusset potato, peeled and diced
1mediumyellow onion, diced
1/2teaspoondried thyme
1/2teaspoondried rosemary
1/2teaspoondried marjoram
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Malt, balsamic, or sherry vinegar, for serving
Specialized Hardware
7-quart pressure cooker
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 50 minutesminutes
Yield: 10servings
Procedure
Brown the beef in a 7-quart pressure cooker over high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any fat. Add the tomatoes, broth, and barley, and return to high heat. Close the pressure cooker and bring to up to full pressure. Reduce the heat until the cooker barley hisses, and cook for 10 minutes.
Following the manufacturer's instructions, release the pressure using the cooker's release device, or cool the cooker by running cold water over the lid for 30 seconds. Open carefully, remove the lid, and add the vegetables, herbs, salt, and pepper. Put the lid back on the pressure cooker and heat to full pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain pressure and cook another 10 minutes. Release the pressure, remove the lid, and cool for 5 minutes. Serve with vinegar.