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Basic beef broth

Basic beef broth
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Ingredients/Components

  • water - 9 c
  • peppercorns - 8 item
  • carrots, diced - 2 item
  • tomatoes, quartered - 2 item
  • large onion, chopped - 1 item
  • marjoram - 1/4 tsp
  • bay leaves - 2 item
  • thyme - 1/4 tsp
  • lite salt optional - 2 tsp
  • minced garlic in a jar - 4 tsp
  • stalks celery with leaves, diced - 3 item
  • beef bones or 2 to 3 lb - 6 lb

How to make basic beef broth:

Put meat, bones and water in stock pot. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours (do not boil). Strain. Remove meat or marrow from bones. Add marrow to stock. Reserve meat or discard. Chill stock overnight; skim and discard fat which floats to the top. Bring stock to boiling. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Strain. Reserve vegetables for soup or later use. Use broth within 2 weeks or freeze for later use. Yields 6 to 8 pints.

Note: For a hearty soup, do not strain broth. Add 2 to 3 cups cooked pasta or rice.

Per Pint: .75 g fat, 128 mg cholesterol, 241 calories, 17.6 g carbohydrate, 41 g protein, 246 mg sodium.

Recipe categories: Soups & stews, Beef, Stocks.

Rating:
Basic beef broth
3.3
Average rating: 3.3 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT4H10M
Total Time: PT4H10M


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