Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium potatoes
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 to 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium onions, quartered and separated
1 qt. V-8 juice
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 Tbsp. barley (uncooked)
salt and pepper

Preparation

Brown beef.
Place in roaster with all other ingredients. Cover.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 4 hours.
Can also be placed in crock-pot on low for 8 hours.
May also add corn, peas and green beans, if desired.