1 lb. pkg. of ox tail (or reg. stew meat)
4 diced potatoes
4 pieces celery, sliced
1/2 pkg. frozen corn
1 can tomato sauce
1 lg. onion, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 can whole stewed tomatoes
Salt & pepper
Macaroni (opt.)
Frozen sliced okra (opt.)

Boil meat in 2 quarts water until meat is tender. Add potatoes, onion, celery and carrots. When these vegetables are almost done, add corn, tomatoes and tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Continue cooking over medium fire until flavor is well blended. If you like macaroni in your stew, add when you add frozen corn. If you like okra, add after all other vegetables are done. Serve with hot cornbread or saltine crackers.