1 pound lean stew meat, cut into small pieces and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
Water
1/3 cup barley or 1/2 thin noodles

Put meat, tomatoes, vegetables, bouillon cubes and onion into a crockpot in order listed. Fill crockpot to within 1 inch of the rim with water. Cook on LOW for 24 hours. Add barley or noodles 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Makes 3 quarts.