1 lb. beef shanks
6 med. potatoes, peeled & quartered
1 pt. tomatoes, peeled & diced
1/2 c. barley
6 carrots, cut in 1/2" pieces
6 celery sticks, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 lg. yellow onion, quartered
Salt to taste
1 tsp. pepper
6-8 c. water

Place water, salt, pepper, beef and onion in 6 quart saucepan. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add barley and tomato and simmer for 1 hour. Add potatoes, carrots and celery and cook until tender.