Beef with stew

2 pounds of stewing beef , cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 stick of butter 2 onions , peeled and coarsely chopped 2 pounds of potatoes , peeled and chopped into 3/4[...]

1 1/4 lb lean grnd beef 1 x (28 ounce.) can crushed tomatoes 2 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. barley 3 lrg carrots , about 8 ounces total 2 med stalks celery 1 lrg Idaho[...]