Beef Bouillon Recipe

Name: Beef Bouillon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 quarts water; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 thick slice onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 whole peppercorns; 2 whole cloves; Lemon twists (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds lean beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 quarts water
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 thick slice onion
1 teaspoon salt
6 whole peppercorns
2 whole cloves
Lemon twists (optional)

1
Brown meat in oil in a large Dutch oven. Stir in remaining ingredients except lemon twists; mix well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3 hours. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
2
Line a sieve with several layers of damp cheesecloth. Strain mixture through sieve into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate bouillon overnight. Discard whole peppercorns and cloves. Reserve meat and vegetables for use in other recipes.
3
Skim off and discard any fat that has risen to top of bouillon. Clarify bouillon according to procedure.
4
Serve bouillon warm or chilled as an appetizer. Garnish each serving with a lemon twist, if desired.
5
Note: Bouillon may be used as a foundation for other soups or stews or in other recipes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 quarts water, 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Beef Bouillon falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Beef Bouillon

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