1 1/2 lb. ground beef
6 c. water (can substitute tomato juices for part of this)
3 beef bouillon cubes
2 c. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/3 c. barley
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. dried parsley
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. catsup
28 oz. can tomatoes, undrained, cut up
8 oz. can tomato sauce

Brown ground beef, drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat, cover. Simmer 1 hour or longer. Remove bay leaves.