Basic Beef Broth Recipe

Name: Basic Beef Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lb. beef bones or 2 to 3 lb. beef shank or short ribs; 9 c. water; 3 stalks celery (with leaves), diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, quartered; 2 bay leaves; 4 tsp. minced garlic (in a jar); 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. marjoram; 8 peppercorns; 2 tsp. lite salt (optional)

Servings: persons

6 lb. beef bones or 2 to 3 lb. beef shank or short ribs
9 c. water
3 stalks celery (with leaves), diced
2 carrots, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, quartered
2 bay leaves
4 tsp. minced garlic (in a jar)
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. marjoram
8 peppercorns
2 tsp. lite salt (optional)

1
Put meat, bones and water in stock pot.
2
Simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours (do not boil).
3
Strain.
4
Remove meat or marrow from bones. Add marrow to stock.
5
Reserve meat or discard.
6
Chill stock overnight; skim and discard fat which floats to the top.
7
Bring stock to boiling.
8
Add remaining ingredients.
9
Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
10
Strain.
11
Reserve vegetables for soup or later use. Use broth within 2 weeks or freeze for later use.
12
Yields 6 to 8 pints.

1822

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

181

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lb. beef bones or 2 to 3 lb. beef shank or short ribs, 9 c. water, 3 stalks celery (with leaves), diced, 2 carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Basic Beef Broth falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Beef Broth

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