1/2 lb. ground sirloin (or other very lean beef)
1/4 c. pearl barley
1 (14 1/2 or 16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
2 garlic buds, pressed (or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder)
2 1/2 c. water
2/3 c. chopped carrots
1/2 green pepper, chopped fine
Salt and pepper

Brown meat, add other ingredients, simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and add 4 oz. cut-up Velveeta cheese. Stir to melt and serve. Reheats well next day.