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A bowl of homemade beef broth with herbs and vegetables.

Rich Beef Broth at Home


  • Author: Rita
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Beef broth is a versatile ingredient that enhances soups, stews, casseroles, and sauces. It adds depth to dishes while boosting nutrition and flavor. Learn how to use beef broth creatively in different recipes.


Ingredients

Scale

Beef broth 4 cups
Beef short ribs 2 lbs
Onion chopped 1 large
Garlic minced 4 cloves
Carrots chopped 2 medium
Rosemary 1 sprig
Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and roast beef bones for 30 minutes if making homemade broth
In a large stockpot add roasted bones or store-bought beef broth along with onion garlic carrots and herbs
Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for 8 to 12 hours skimming off any foam that rises to the surface
Strain the broth discard solids and store for use in soups stews or sauces

For braised short ribs season ribs with salt and pepper then sear in a hot skillet until browned
Transfer to a slow cooker or Dutch oven and add red wine beef broth garlic onions and rosemary
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is fork-tender
Serve with mashed potatoes polenta or roasted vegetables

Notes

Homemade beef broth provides a richer deeper flavor compared to store-bought
For a clear broth avoid boiling and always skim off impurities
Freeze leftover broth in ice cube trays for easy use in recipes

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American French Vietnamese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 40
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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