Cook Time: 3 hours hours
Cooling Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 18kcal
Homemade beef broth is rich, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for soups, stews, or adding depth to your favorite dishes!
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- 2-3 pounds beef bones shank, oxtail, or marrow bones work well
- 1 large onion quartered
- 2-3 carrots chopped
- 2-3 celery stalks chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves peeled
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme optional
- 10 cups water
- 1 tsp salt salt to taste
Preheat the oven to 400°F
Spread the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bones are browned
After the bones are done roast add them and remaining ingredients except the salt to a pot
Pour in enough water to cover the bones and vegetables
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer
Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface in the first hour of cooking
Let the broth simmer for 2-3 hours, adding more water as it cooks off
Taste and add salt about halfway through cooking
When done cool enough to work with it and then remove as many of the solids you can, use or toss a desired
Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer to remove any remaining solids
Cool completely if storing, keep in the fridge for 5 days or the freezer for 2-3 months
If using immediately no need to cool
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2579IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.3mg