Best Broth Beef Recipe
This broth beef recipe creates a rich homemade beef broth using slow-simmered bones, vegetables, garlic, and herbs. The long cooking process produces a flavorful broth perfect for soups, stews, and savory dishes.
Equipment
- 1 Large Stock Pot or Slow Cooker Used to simmer the broth ingredients slowly for many hours.
- 1 Roasting Pan Used to roast beef bones before simmering.
- 1 Chef’s knife For chopping vegetables and garlic.
- 1 Cutting board Provides a safe surface for preparing ingredients.
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer Used to strain broth after cooking.
Ingredients
Beef Bones
- 3 pound Beef Marrow or Soup Bones Used to create rich broth flavor.
Liquid
- 10 cup Water Forms the base of the broth.
Vegetables
- 2 whole Carrots Chopped for flavor.
- 2 stalk Celery Chopped for broth base.
- 1 whole Onion Chopped for broth flavor.
- 4 clove Garlic Cloves Minced for aromatic flavor.
Herbs and Seasoning
- 3 sprig Fresh Thyme Adds herbal aroma.
- 3 leaf Fresh Sage Adds depth of flavor.
- 3 leaf Bay Leaves Enhances broth aroma.
- 2 tablespoon Vinegar or Lemon Juice Helps extract flavor from bones.
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Season to taste.
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the Bones
- Place beef bones in a roasting pan, drizzle lightly with oil, and roast in the oven until browned.
Step 2: Transfer Bones to Pot
- Move the roasted bones and pan drippings to a large stock pot or slow cooker.
Step 3: Add Vegetables and Herbs
- Add chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, sage, and bay leaves.
Step 4: Add Water and Vinegar
- Pour in water and vinegar to cover the ingredients.
Step 5: Slow Simmer
- Cook on low heat for 20–24 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Strain and Store
- Strain the broth to remove solids and store in containers for later use.