Oxtail Barley Soup

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Thanks to Jim Meads for this great recipe! Ox Tail Barley Soup is rich in flavor and is one Jim's favorite soups! All meat items are available at House of Meats. You may order online at HOMSHOP.APP, prepay and pick up curbside.

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time4 hrs 45 minsTotal Time5 hrs 5 mins
 1 House of Meats Beef Ox tail (about 2 lb.), disjointedYour House of Meats Butcher will be glad to trim and cut your Ox Tail.
 2 lbs House of Meats Choice Black Angus Beef Stew MeatOPTION: If you like your soup extra meaty add House of Meats Choice Black Angus Beef Stew Meat.
 ½ cup Onion, chopped
 8 cups Water
 1 ½ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Pepper
 ¼ cup Chopped Parsley
 ½ cup Chopped Carrots
 ½ cup Chopped Celery
 ¼ cup Barley
 1 Can (12 oz.) Tomato Juice
 ½ tsp Marjoram
 ½ tsp Basil
1

In a 5-6 quart Dutch oven or stock pot cook oxtail pieces over medium heat until lightly browned. OPTIONAL: For extra meaty soup add 2 lbs. House of Meats Choice Black Angus Beef Stew Meat.

2

Add onion and cook until it is soft.

3

Add water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 4 hours to blend flavors and reduce volume by half.

5

Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until barley is cooked, about 45 minutes. Skim off any excess fat before serving, if desired.

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Ingredients

 1 House of Meats Beef Ox tail (about 2 lb.), disjointedYour House of Meats Butcher will be glad to trim and cut your Ox Tail.
 2 lbs House of Meats Choice Black Angus Beef Stew MeatOPTION: If you like your soup extra meaty add House of Meats Choice Black Angus Beef Stew Meat.
 ½ cup Onion, chopped
 8 cups Water
 1 ½ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Pepper
 ¼ cup Chopped Parsley
 ½ cup Chopped Carrots
 ½ cup Chopped Celery
 ¼ cup Barley
 1 Can (12 oz.) Tomato Juice
 ½ tsp Marjoram
 ½ tsp Basil

Directions

1

In a 5-6 quart Dutch oven or stock pot cook oxtail pieces over medium heat until lightly browned. OPTIONAL: For extra meaty soup add 2 lbs. House of Meats Choice Black Angus Beef Stew Meat.

2

Add onion and cook until it is soft.

3

Add water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 4 hours to blend flavors and reduce volume by half.

5

Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until barley is cooked, about 45 minutes. Skim off any excess fat before serving, if desired.

Oxtail Barley Soup
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