Country Tomato-Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 quarts water
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 5 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice