Oxtail Stew

Ingredients

7 pounds oxtail meat

1 ounce sugar

1 ounce salt

1/2-ounce garlic powder

1 pound onions, minced

1 teaspoon allspice

2 teaspoons liquid browning (soy sauce can be substituted)

1 bunch scallions, minced

2 tomatoes, diced

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

2 cans butter beans, drained

Cornstarch mixed with cold water, if necessary

Directions

Put all of the ingredients in a 10 to 12-quart pot except for the beans. Fill with enough water to cover everything. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook for 2 hours or until tender. Add the beans and stir. Thicken with cornstarch, if necessary.