1 1/2 lb Ground beef
6 c Water
3 ts Instant beef bouillon
2 c Sliced carrots
1 1/2 c Coarsely chopped onions
1 1/2 c Coarsely chopped celery
1/2 c Coarsely chopped green peppr
1/3 c Barley
1 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
2 Bay leaves
1/4 c Catsup
1 cn (28 oz.)tomatoes, undrained
1 cn (8 oz) tomato sauce
In 5-quart Dutch oven, brown ground beef (I use extra-lean): drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat: cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Remove bay leaves. Tip: Flavor improves if chilled overnight and reheated before serving. Submitted by Isabel Sullivan, Salt Lake City, Utah.