Beef-Barley Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 c.)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (about 1 c.)
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes (undrained)
1 c. uncooked regular pearled barley
2 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cook ground beef, onion and celery in a nonstick Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until barley is tender and stew is desired consistency.
Makes 6 servings.