1 Or 2 ox tails, cut up
1 Bay leaf
1 Garlic clove
2 qt Water
1 ts Salt
1 ts Black pepper
1/2 ts Crushed red pepper
1 Onion, quartered
Cook ox tails in all above ingredients until tender, 2 or 3 hours. Then add: 1 c. diced carrots 2 stalks chopped celery 1 can tomatoes Drop in vegetables with ox tails and cook until done. (Optional: add 1 teaspoon sugar to enhance flavor.) —–