2 lb. ground beef
2 med. onions, sliced
2 (16 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
3/4 c. med. pearl barley
32 oz. water
1 bay leaf
Peppercorns
Salt
Sprinkle of garlic salt
2-3 carrots
2-3 celery

Brown beef. When almost done, drain fat and add onions. Cook until tender. Add rest of ingredients (except for carrots and celery). Cook 1 hour at simmer. Add sliced carrots and celery. Cook 20 minutes. Delicious with crusty bread. Reheats well.