Beef Broth Recipe

Name: Beef Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs soup bones with meat; 3 carrots, cut up; 2 medium onions, cut up; 2 stalks celery & leaves, cut up; 8 sprigs fresh parsley; 10 black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon thyme, crushed; 4 bay leaves; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 10 1/2 cups water

Servings: persons

1
Place soup bones in a large shallow roasting pan.
2
Bake in a 450 oven about 30 minutes or till well browned, turning once.
3
Place soup bones in a large pot.
4
Pour 1/2 cup of the water into roasting pan, scraping up crusty browned bits.
5
Add water mixture to pot.
6
Add carrots, onions, celery, parsley, black peppercorns, basil, bay leaves, garlic, and salt.
7
Add rest of water and bring to boil.
8
Reduce heat.
9
Cover and simmer for 3 1/2 hours.
10
Remove soups bones.
11
Strain broth.
12
Discard vegetables and seasonings.
13
If using broth while hot, skim fat.
14
Or chill, then lift off fat.
15
Refrigerate broth and any reserved meat in separate covered containers up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 months.

211

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs soup bones with meat, 3 carrots, cut up, 2 medium onions, cut up, 2 stalks celery & leaves, cut up, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Broth

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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