Beef and Oxtail Soup Slow-Simmered Beef and Oxtail Soup with Root Vegetables and Herbs Ingredients: 1 lb oxtail pieces 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 large potato, cubed 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste 8 cups beef broth or water 2 tablespoons tomato paste Fresh parsley, for garnish Directions: Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown oxtail and beef stew meat in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Return the meat to the pot. Add bay leaf, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Pour in beef broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender and falling off the bone. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Continue to simmer for another 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are soft. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #beefandoxtailsoup #heartymeals #comfortfood #slowcooked #souprecipe #winterwarmer #beefsoup #bonebroth #homemadesoup #oxtailrecipes #onepotmeals #comfortinabowl #slowcookedsoup #rootvegetables #beeflovers #familydinner #traditionalrecipes #soulfood #herbysoups #meatysoup There’s nothing like a slow-simmered Beef and Oxtail Soup to warm your soul. Tender meat, rich broth, and hearty veggies—this is comfort in a bowl!