2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 (18 oz.) cans tomato juice (4 c.)
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. uncooked rice
1 c. water
1/2 c. barley

In large deep pot, place meat and onions; stir until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is done and stew is desired consistency, about 1 hour.