1 sm. crooked neck squash
1 green or red bell pepper
1 stick celery
1 banana pepper
1 clove garlic
1 sm. onion
1 (#2) can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. rice
2 tsp. quick pearled barley
1/2 lb. or more hamburger
Salt and pepper to taste

Chop squash (do not peel). Take out seeds. Chop peppers, celery, onion, and garlic. Fry hamburger; drain. Add altogether, add remaining ingredients in crock pot and simmer for 2-3 hours. Add salt and pepper and water according to taste.

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