Beef Barley Soup
["2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cubed", "2 Tbsp. oil", "1/2 to 3/4 c. medium barley", "3 carrots, chopped", "10 c. water", "1 c. chopped onion", "3 stalks celery, chopped", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Brown beef in oil in a Dutch oven.", "Add water.", "Bring to a boil and skim off foam.", "Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until beef and barley are tender."]
["boneless beef chuck", "oil", "barley", "carrots", "water", "onion", "stalks celery", "tomatoes", "salt"]