Ingredients

1 Pound ground beef
onion, to taste
6 Cup water
1 Can 30-ounce whole tomatoes (can be pureed)
1 Can 14.5 ounce stewed tomatoes
1/2 Cup old fashioned barley
2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
6 medium carrots, diced
1 3/4 Cup cups cabbage, diced fine
celery, optional

Instructions

Brown ground beef and drain off grease. Prepare all the vegetables. Place all ingredients in large pan. Bring to a boil, then turn down to medium. Cook for 1½-2 hours until carrots are done. Can simmer several hours until ready to serve.