Cut beef into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Stir in green pepper, green onion, celery and mushrooms.
Cook until tender; remove from pan. Add remaining Tbsp oil to pan. Stir in beef. Cook until browned. Stir in water, wine, beef bouillon cubes and Worcester- shire sauce. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in rice, cook 25 minutes longer, or until rice is tender.
Stir in precooked vegetables, stirring constantly until heated through.
Servings: 4