Beef Stew without vegetables

1 1/2-2 lbs stewing beef , cubed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 onion , chopped 1 cup barley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried[...]

cooking spray 1 1/2 lbs eye of round roast , trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulbs (about 2 small bulbs) 1 1/2 cups chopped red[...]