Beef Stew

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