Beef And Barley Soup
["1 Tbsp. cooking oil", "2 lb. beef short ribs", "2 medium onions, coarsely chopped", "3 large carrots, sliced", "3 celery stalks, sliced", "1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped", "2 qt. water", "4 chicken bouillon cubes", "1/3 c. medium pearl barley"]
["In a large 3 1/2-quart kettle, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef.", "Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon; bring to boil.", "Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.", "Add barley; simmer another 50 or 60 minutes or until barley is done.", "Yields 10 to 12 servings."]
["cooking oil", "beef short ribs", "onions", "carrots", "celery stalks", "tomatoes", "water", "chicken bouillon cubes", "pearl barley"]