Description
Beef broth is a rich and flavorful liquid made by slowly simmering beef bones meat and vegetables It serves as a base for many dishes including soups stews sauces and gravies Homemade beef broth is packed with nutrients enhances the taste of recipes and provides deep umami flavors making it a must-have ingredient in every kitchen
Ingredients
Beef Bones marrow knuckles or shanks 2 lbs
Beef Meat optional 1 lb
Onion quartered 1 large
Carrots chopped 2 medium
Celery chopped 2 stalks
Garlic cloves smashed 4
Bay Leaves 2
Fresh Thyme 3 sprigs
Whole Black Peppercorns 1 tsp
Tomato Paste optional 2 tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tbsp
Water enough to cover the ingredients
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F 200°C Place beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 to 45 minutes until browned
Place roasted bones in a large stockpot or slow cooker and add chopped onion carrots celery garlic bay leaves thyme and black peppercorns
Cover with water and bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 12 to 24 hours skimming any foam or impurities that rise to the surface
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container and discard the solids
Allow broth to cool then refrigerate until chilled Once chilled skim off any hardened fat before using
Notes
For deeper flavor roast the vegetables along with the bones before simmering
A splash of apple cider vinegar helps extract minerals from the bones making the broth more nutritious
For a clearer broth strain twice through cheesecloth before storing
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 to 24 hours
- Category: Broth
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Beef Broth Recipe Homemade Beef Broth Bone Broth Recipe