About the Recipe
Thanks to Jim Meads for this great recipe! Ox Tail Barley Soup is rich in flavor and is one Jim's favorite soups!
Ingredients
1 House of Meats Beef Oxtail (about 2 lb.), disjointed
Your House of Meats Butcher will be glad to trim and cut your Ox Tail.
(OPTIONAL) 2 lbs House of Meats Choice Black Angus Beef Stew Meat
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
Note: All of the products will direct to House of Meats - Maumee location. Please make sure to change the location to your home House of Meats store!
Preparation
Step 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.
Step 2:
Add onion and cook until it is soft.
Step 3:
Add water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Step 4:
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 4 hours to blend flavors and reduce volume by half.
Step 5:
Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until barley is cooked, about 45 minutes. Skim off any excess fat before serving, if desired.