1 lb. beef shanks or ground beef
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
2 sliced carrots
2 sliced stalks of celery
2 diced med. onions
1 med. potato, pared & diced
3 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3 whole peppercorns
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 12-24 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. Yield 6 servings.