Zinfandel Beef Stock Recipe

Name: Zinfandel Beef Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 1/2 to 4 pounds meaty beef bones (such as neck bones, beef back ribs, or crosscut beef shank); 2 cups chopped onions; 2/3 cup chopped carrots; 2/3 cup chopped celery; 3 quarts cold water; 1 cup Zinfandel or other hearty red wine; 4 large fresh thyme sprigs; 3 large fresh parsley sprigs; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2 to 4 pounds meaty beef bones (such as neck bones, beef back ribs, or crosscut beef shank)
2 cups chopped onions
2/3 cup chopped carrots
2/3 cup chopped celery
3 quarts cold water
1 cup Zinfandel or other hearty red wine
4 large fresh thyme sprigs
3 large fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

1
Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add beef bones; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Saute until deep brown, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes.
4
Using tongs, transfer bones to bowl.
5
Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot.
6
Saute until deep brown, about 10 minutes.
7
Return bones and any juices to pot.
8
Add 3 quarts cold water, wine, and next 3 ingredients.
9
Bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 3 1/2 cups liquid, about 3 hours.
11
Strain stock into bowl.
12
Refrigerate uncovered until cold, at least 4 hours.
13
(Can be made 3 days ahead.
14
Cover; keep chilled.)
15
Spoon off fat before using stock.

484

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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 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds meaty beef bones (such as neck bones, beef back ribs, or crosscut beef shank), 2 cups chopped onions, 2/3 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Zinfandel Beef Stock 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.

Zinfandel Beef Stock

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