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Basic Beef Stock Recipe

A simple and hearty beef stock recipe perfect for soups and stews.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Stock
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef bones preferably with some meat on them
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 10 cups water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes until browned.
  2. 2. Transfer the roasted bones to a large pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and water.
  3. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 4 hours, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
  4. 4. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer into another pot or large bowl. Discard the solids.
  5. 5. Let the stock cool, then refrigerate. Once chilled, remove any solidified fat from the surface.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Beef Stock
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