Ashley Scott
@as_sc64
Homemade Beef Stock
This rich and flavorful homemade beef stock is perfect for soups, stews, and sauces. Made with roasted beef bones and fresh vegetables, it provides a deep, savory base for your culinary creations.
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 6 pounds
- 1
- 3
- 12 1/2 cups
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 1/2 cup
- 4 sprigs
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 cloves
- 1
- 8
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Beef Stock.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a toasty 450°F (230°C).
Step 2
While the oven warms up, take a moment to prepare your vegetables.
Step 3
Trim the root end of the onion, then slice or quarter it, leaving the peel on for added flavor.
Step 4
In a large, shallow roasting pan, combine the onion and carrots with the beef bones, creating a hearty base for your stock.
Step 5
Once your oven is ready, pop the roasting pan inside and let it work its magic for about 30 minutes.
Step 6
Remember to turn the bones occasionally to ensure they brown beautifully.
Step 7
After the roasting time, carefully drain off any excess fat that has accumulated.
Step 8
Now, transfer the golden-brown bones, onion, and carrots into a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
Step 9
To capture all those delicious flavors left in the roasting pan, pour in 1/2 cup of water, swishing it around to pick up any tasty bits, and then add this liquid to your pot.
Step 10
Next, it’s time to enhance your stock with more vibrant ingredients.
Step 11
Add in the diced tomato, potato, celery, parsnip, and a handful of parsley sprigs.
Step 12
Sprinkle in some salt, thyme, garlic, a bay leaf, and a few peppercorns for that extra depth of flavor.
Step 13
Pour in the remaining 12 cups of water, and bring everything to a gentle boil.
Step 14
Once you see those bubbles rising, reduce the heat, cover your pot, and let it simmer away for a cozy 5 hours.
Step 15
This slow cooking process allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a rich and aromatic stock that will warm your soul.
Step 16
When the time is up, it’s time to strain your creation.
Step 17
Use a fine-mesh sieve to separate the liquid from the solids, discarding the meat, vegetables, and seasonings.
Step 18
What you’re left with is a deliciously fragrant stock, perfect for soups, stews, or any dish that needs a comforting boost.
Step 19
Enjoy the fruits of your labor and the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen!.