1 to 1 1/2 lb. chuck beef in 1 inch cubes
2 tbsp. oil
1 c. chopped onion
Flour, salt & pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
6 to 7 c. water plus 4 beef bouillon cubes or pkgs. (may use 1 can beef broth & 4 c. water)
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 c. peeled, sliced carrots
1/4 tsp. basil
2/3 c. barley

Brown beef in oil. Add onion and garlic powder and saute until onion is wilted. Dust with flour, seasoned with salt and pepper. Add other ingredients (liquid should cover all vegetables and beef). Simmer at least 2 hours. Optional: May add 9 ounce package mixed vegetables.)