HOMEMADE BEEF BROTH

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Roasting soup bones in the oven first gives hearty beef flavor to this basic beef stock. In addition to soups, use the beefy broth to provide extra flavor in stews, gravies, sauces and vegetable dishes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h55m

Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds meaty beef soup bones (beef shanks or short ribs)
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
3 celery ribs, cut into chunks
2 medium onions, quartered
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves
8 to 10 whole peppercorns
3 to 4 sprigs fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large roasting pan, bake soup bones, uncovered, 30 minutes. Add carrots, celery and onions. Bake 30 minutes; drain fat., Using a slotted spoon, transfer bones and vegetables to a large Dutch oven. Add warm water to roasting pan; stir to loosen browned bits. Transfer pan juices to Dutch oven. Add seasonings and enough cold water just to cover. Slowly bring to a boil, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 hours, skimming foam. If necessary, add water during first 2 hours to keep ingredients covered. , Remove beef bones; cool. If desired, remove meat and discard bones; save meat for another use. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander, discarding vegetables and seasonings. If using immediately, skim fat. Or refrigerate 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface., Broth can be covered and refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen 4-6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Sharon Wood
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This is a great recipe for beef broth. It's easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


NUZLA FAWZ
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I made this beef broth last night and it was delicious! I used it to make a beef stew and it was the best stew I've ever had.


Dabanana bread
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This beef broth is amazing! I've used it to make soups, stews, and even gravy, and it always turns out delicious.


Don Osaps
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I've tried many beef broth recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


Eniola Deborah
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This is the best beef broth I've ever tasted. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for using in soups, stews, and other dishes.


Sabra Gumm
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I made this beef broth for the first time last week and I was really impressed. It's so easy to make and it tastes just as good as store-bought broth.


Shjad Afgan
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This beef broth is a lifesaver. I use it in so many of my recipes and it always makes them taste amazing.


Tapika Nkwazi
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I've been making this beef broth for years and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Md mahim Khan
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This is a great recipe for beef broth. It's easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


Ethan Steich
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I made this beef broth last night and it was delicious! I used it to make a beef stew and it was the best stew I've ever had.


Laxman Maharjan
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This beef broth is amazing! I've used it to make soups, stews, and even gravy, and it always turns out delicious.


Lalit K Mukhiya
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I've tried many beef broth recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


Ikram Ullah
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This is the best beef broth I've ever tasted. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for using in soups, stews, and other dishes.


Kashif Sahab
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I made this beef broth for the first time last week and I was really impressed. It's so easy to make and it tastes just as good as store-bought broth.


Ch Zaheer
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This beef broth is a lifesaver. I use it in so many of my recipes and it always makes them taste amazing.


Mziwakhe James Makhubu
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I've been making this beef broth for years and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile.


ALS
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This is a great recipe for beef broth. It's easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


Villan Raj
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I made this beef broth last night and it was delicious! I used it to make a beef stew and it was the best stew I've ever had.


Noman Amin
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This beef broth is amazing! I've tried many recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for using in soups, stews, and other dishes.