Beef Broth Recipe

Name: Beef Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef bones or a combination of bones, oxtails, and short ribs; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), coarsely chopped; 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 celery rib with leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste; 4 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 sprigs of fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 fresh or dried bay leaf

Servings: persons

3 pounds beef bones or a combination of bones, oxtails, and short ribs
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib with leaves, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
4 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 sprigs of fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 fresh or dried bay leaf

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spread the bones in a flameproof roasting pan.
3
Bake until the bones are brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
4
Transfer the bones to a stockpot.
5
Pour the fat out of the pan.
6
Place the roasting pan over high heat.
7
Pour 2 cups of water into the panand bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits in the pan with a wooden spoon.
8
Pour this liquid into the stockpot.
9
Add the onion, leeks, carrots, and celery.
10
Add cold water to cover the bones by 2 inches.
11
Bring to a boil over high heat.
12
Use a large spoon to skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
13
Add the tomato paste, thyme, parsley, peppercorns, and bay leaf.
14
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the broth is full flavored, at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
15
Strain the broth through a mesh strainer and discard the solids.
16
Let cool.
17
If desired, refrigerate the stock and remove and discard the solidified fat from the surface.
18
Store in tightly covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze up to 6 months.

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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: 3 pounds beef bones or a combination of bones, oxtails, and short ribs, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), coarsely chopped, 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Beef Broth

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