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Basic Beef Stock Recipe

This is a simple and flavorful beef stock recipe that serves as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.
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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
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 pieces bay leaves

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Transfer the roasted bones to a large pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
  3. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4 hours. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
  4. 4. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Discard the solids.
  5. 5. Let the stock cool, then refrigerate. Once chilled, remove the layer of fat that solidifies on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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Beef Stock
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