1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
4 large carrots, halved and thinly sliced
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)