1. Cube the steak and coat in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Brown the steak on all sides.
3. Cover the steak with water and simmer gently for an hour.
4. Rinse the barley and split peas. Add to the pot along with the carrot, onion and swede. Continue to simmer gently for two hours.
5. Add the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.