1 lb. or more ground beef; drain
4-6 carrots, sliced
2-3 stalks celery, sliced
2 beef bouillon cubes, or 2 tsp.
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 lg. can tomatoes, chopped
1 lg. can V-8 juice
2 (12 oz. each) cans beer
Onion powder to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

In big hot, add all ingredients. Bring to a boil; simmer 1 hour. Add 1/2 cup barley and 3-5 large potatoes, diced. Simmer another hour or so. Freezes well. Good with French bread. Serves 10-12.