1 or 2 ox tails, cut up
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove
2 qts. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. 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.)