1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
3/4 c. onion, diced
3/4 c. celery, diced
1/3 c. green pepper, diced
4 1/2 c. hot water
12 oz. tomato paste
1 1/4 c. pearl barley
1/8 tsp. pepper
Dash of salt (opt.)

Brown hamburger, onion, celery and green pepper. In baking dish stir all ingredients together. Bake, covered 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees.