Ingredients

• 7 pounds beef oxtails
• 1 pound onions, minced
• 1 ounce salt
• 1 ounce sugar
• 1/2-ounce garlic powder
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons liquid browning or soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 bunch scallions, minced
• 2 cans butter beans, drained
• Cornstarch mixed with a little cold water, if necessary

Instructions

1. Put the oxtails, onions, salt, sugar, garlic powder, ketchup, soy sauce, liquid browning, allspice, tomatoes and scallions in a 10- to 12-quart pot. Fill with enough water to cover everything. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and cook until tender, 2 hours. Add the beans and stir. Thicken with cornstarch if using.