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Basic Beef Stock Recipe

A simple and flavorful beef stock recipe perfect for soups and stews.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
Course Stock
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef bones preferably with some meat on them
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 gallon water

Instructions: 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • 2. Place beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  • 3. Transfer roasted bones to a large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and water.
  • 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4 hours.
  • 5. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard solids.
  • 6. Let the stock cool, then refrigerate or freeze for later use.

Notes:

This stock can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beef Stock
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