beef stock

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28 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Sep 6, 2010

Once again another great stock to keep for the winter.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 4 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 7 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 4oz beef marrow bones, sawn into 3in pieces
  • 1 pound 7oz stewing beef in 1 piece
  • 11 cups water
  • 4 - cloves
  • 2 - onions,halved
  • 2 - celery stalks, coarsely chopped
  • 8 - peppercorns
  • 1 - bouquet garni

How To Make beef stock

  • Step 1
    Place the beef marrow bones in a heavy bottom pan and put the stewing beef on top. Add the water and bring to a boil over low heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
  • Step 2
    Press a clove into each onion half and add to the pan with the celery, peppercorns, and bouquet garni. Partially cover and simmer very gently for 3 hours. Remove the meat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    Strain, cool and place in the refrigerator. When cold, carefully remove and discard the layer of fat on the surface. Use immediately or freeze in portions for up to 6 months.

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