Beef Broth

9 ingredients
28 steps

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 4 pounds beef or veal bones (preferably shank or knuckle bones)
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 8 sprigs of fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 5 or 6 whole peppercorns
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 medium dried bay leaf

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. 2
    Lightly spray a roasting pan with cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Put the bones in the pan.
  4. 4
    Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  5. 5
    Using tongs, transfer the bones to a stockpot.
  6. 6
    Add the remaining ingredients to the pot.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil over high heat.
  8. 8
    Skim any foam off the top.
  9. 9
    Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 4 to 6 hours (to prevent cloudiness, dont let the broth return to a boil).
  10. 10
    Strain the broth into an airtight container, discarding the solids.
  11. 11
    Cover and refrigerate the broth for 1 to 2 hours, or until the fat hardens on the surface.
  12. 12
    Discard the hardened fat before reheating the broth.
  13. 13
    (Per serving)
  14. 14
    Calories: 8
  15. 15
    Total fat: 0.0g
  16. 16
    Saturated: 0.0g
  17. 17
    Trans: 0.0g
  18. 18
    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
  19. 19
    Monounsaturated: 0.0g
  20. 20
    Cholesterol: 0mg
  21. 21
    Sodium: 23mg
  22. 22
    Carbohydrates: 0g
  23. 23
    Fiber: 0g
  24. 24
    Sugars: 0g
  25. 25
    Protein: 2g
  26. 26
    Calcium: 8mg
  27. 27
    Potassium: 75mg
  28. 28
    Free

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