Make Beef & Rice Soup

• 1). Slice beef shanks into 1- to 2-inch cubes.
  
  
• 2). Add vegetable oil to a skillet. Allow the oil to simmer before adding the beef. Brown the beef until cooked through.
  
  
• 3). Clean carrots, celery and onion of dirt and debris. Shred the carrots, celery and onion with a grater.
  
  
• 4). Boil 6 cups of water in a pan. Once water begins to boil, add the beef bouillon cubes. Stir water until the cubes dissolve.
  
  
• 5). Add the rice to the pan.
  
  
• 6). Mix the can of diced tomatoes with the rice and water.
  
  
• 7). After the rice is cooked, place the beef into the soup. Stir mixture until well blended.
  
  
• 8). Combine shredded celery, carrots and onion. Stir the shredded vegetables into the soup.
  
  
• 9). Season the soup with ground pepper and bay leaves.
  
  
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  Cook on the stove top over medium heat for 30 minutes.