Vegetable Beef Soup(Crock-Pot)  
["1 to 2 lb. beef shanks", "1 lb. can tomatoes", "2 carrots, sliced", "3 stalks celery with tops, sliced", "2 medium onions, diced", "2 medium potatoes, diced", "3 c. water", "1 tsp. salt", "4 peppercorns", "3 beef bouillon cubes", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables*"]
["Put all ingredients in crock-pot.", "Stir well.", "Cover and cook on low for 12 to 24 hours (high for 4 to 6 hours)."]
["beef shanks", "tomatoes", "carrots", "celery", "onions", "potatoes", "water", "salt", "peppercorns", "frozen mixed vegetables"]