Vegetable Beef Soup

Vegetable Beef Soup

1-2 lb. beef (such as stew beef or cut up a sirloin steak, etc., whichever is cheaper or on hand)

1 14.5 oz. can tomatoes (I used the diced ones)

2 carrots diced

2-3 stalks celery with tops diced

2 medium onions, diced

1-2 medium potatoes, chunked (I leave the skins on)

3 c. water

1 t. salt

4 whole peppercorns

3 beef bouillon cubes

1 lb. bag frozen mixed vegetables*

Put all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook and Low 12 to 24 hours. (High: 4 to 6 hours).

*May be added during last hour or so of cooking if desired.

**Sometimes I buy a bag of frozen stew veggies and throw those in instead of the carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes, but I definitely prefer to fresh veggies, when I have time.