1 1/2 lbs. lean beef stew
1 oxtail, cut in pieces
3 qts. cold water
Salt & pepper
Flour
Oil for browning
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped carrots
Parsley
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Place beef in pot. Cover with cold water; simmer. Dredge oxtails in flour and brown; add to kettle. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to pot and simmer for several hours. Add more water when necessary. After about 3 hours add vegetables; continue until vegetables are done. Add rest of ingredients; more salt, if necessary.