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.

Kirsten Mason
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I've made this beef broth several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Dragon cat
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This beef broth is delicious! I used it to make a beef stew and it was the best stew I've ever had.


Aliawan
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I love this beef broth! It's so flavorful and it's perfect for using in any recipe that calls for beef broth.


Zoe Trueblood
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This beef broth is a lifesaver. I use it all the time to make soups, stews, and gravies.


Raza Chandio
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I've made this beef broth several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Feben Barta
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This beef broth is delicious! I used it to make a beef stew and it was the best stew I've ever had.


aquirro sloan
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I love this beef broth. It's so flavorful and it's perfect for making soups and stews.


Chefbablu
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This beef broth is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Tiffany Regis
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I highly recommend this beef broth. It's easy to make and it's so much better than store-bought broth.


Tibebu Desalegn
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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 any recipe that calls for beef broth.


Blxck Spirit
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I love this beef broth! It's so flavorful and it's perfect for making soups and stews.


korim miha
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This beef broth is a lifesaver. I use it all the time to make soups, stews, and gravies. It's so much better than store-bought broth.


Uwem Akaninyene
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I've tried many beef broth recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I use it in all my soups and stews.


Taeyah Waeyah
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This beef broth is the real deal. It's made with real beef bones and it has a rich, beefy flavor. It's perfect for making soups, stews, and gravies. I highly recommend it.


Heavy8man9 Fresh
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I've made this beef broth several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it in soups, stews, and even as a base for a beef reduction. It's always delicious.


Lay Pin
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This beef broth is amazing! I've used it to make soup, stew, and gravy, and it's always delicious. It's so easy to make, too. I just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer for a few hours. It's the perfect way to use up leftover beef bo


rene rogers
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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. The broth was so flavorful and rich, and it made the stew so hearty and satisfying.


kelly Howerton
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This is the best beef broth I've ever had! It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for using in soups, stews, and gravies. I will definitely be making this again and again.