Find out how to make this satisfying broth.
Beef Bone Broth
You’ve probably heard of bone broth courtesy of the paleo diet, but the concept is nothing new. After all, most soups and stews start with a good broth, and we know homemade is the best. Because it contains nutrients such as gelatin, glucosamine, calcium and more, broth may help to reduce inflammation, joint pain and other symptoms of arthritis. It may also aid in digestion.
Ingredients:
1½ pounds bone-in beef short rib
2½ pounds beef shank or oxtail
2 pounds beef knucklebones or neck bones, or a combination of both (or add 1 more pound beef shank or oxtail)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
2 onions, halved and peeled
1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes (they can be whole, peeled or diced)
1 head garlic, excess skins removed, top chopped off to expose the cloves
2 bay leaves
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1/4 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 F. Place meat and bones in a roasting pan or on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, turning to coat, then brush all over with tomato paste. Roast until browned, 30 to 35 minutes. They don’t need to cook all the way through but to just develop some color.
- Put roasted meat and bones in a 12-quart stockpot and add vinegar and enough cold water to cover by 3 inches (about 6 quarts). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. While simmering, occasionally skim fat and foam from the top using a ladle.
- Add all the remaining ingredients. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for a minimum of 3 hours. If using knucklebones, simmer overnight, 9 to 15 hours, so the knucklebones have sufficient time to break down.
- Remove meat and bones with a slotted spoon or tongs; reserve meat for another use (such as soup). Pour broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a large heatproof bowl. Once broth has cooled, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
2 servings. Calories: 118. Fat: 7 grams. Saturated fat: 2 grams. Monounsaturated fat: 3 grams. Polyunsaturated fat: 0 grams. Protein: 11 grams. Carbohydrates: 1 gram. Fiber: 0 grams. Sodium: 54 milligrams. Cholesterol: 30 milligrams. Sugar: 0 grams.
Source: The New York Times
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