Mom's Vegetable And Barley Soup

1 lb cubed sirloin steak (or more)
1/2 cup rolled barley
salt and pepper
2 chopped medium onions
3 sticks of sliced celery
2 pints canned tomatoes
1 drained can kerneled corn

Brown steak in 2 tbls oil.  Add enough water to cover.
Simmer until tender, covered.  Add barley, celery, onions,
salt and pepper.  Simmer 1 hour, covered.  Add tomatoes and
corn.  Simmer 45 minutes.