Oxtail

Oxtail originally came from oxen, but nowadays, it is just the tail of beef or veal cattle of either sex. Oxtail usage is as old as beef consumption when an animal’s entire body was utilized, and no part was wasted. With the addition of any number of veggies, the tail formed a deliciously rich soup that stretched a tiny amount of meat.

Many people now consider oxtail soup to be comfort food. Of all the beef cuts available, oxtail is typically the least desirable.