1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
2 med. onions, chopped
2 med. carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/3 c. pearl barley
1/4 c. ketchup
1 tbsp. instant beef bouillon
2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1 bay leaf

Brown ground beef and drain off fat. In large saucepan, stir in remaining ingredients and 5 cups water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.

Also can be cooked in crock pot. Brown ground beef and drain. Add ingredients to crock pot and cook all day. Other vegetables can be added like shredded zucchini.