1 lb. ground beef
3 tbsp. oil
2 c. canned tomatoes
2 med. size carrots, diced
1/2 c. diced celery
1 med. onion, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. rice or barley
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 qts. water
2 c. cubed potatoes

Brown meat in oil, add all ingredients except the potatoes in large kettle and simmer slowly for 1 hour. Add potatoes and continue simmering for 1 hour stirring a few times.