Easy Beef Stock Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 2 pounds cracked veal shanks or knuckles
 2 pounds marrow bones
 2 pounds cracked beef bones
 Beef chuck3 Pound, cut in to chunks
 Cold water4 Quart
 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
 3 medium-sized onions, peeled and quartered
 Celery ribs4
 1 whole bulb garlic, unpeeled
 Bay leaves2
 Whole Cloves4
 Peppercorns10
 6 fresh parsley sprigs
 Thyme1/2 Teaspoon
 Marjoram1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon

Directions

Broil the meat and bones about 3 1/2 inches from the heat source until they are brown all over.
Place them in a large soup or stock pot.
Add the cold water and bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, skimming off foam as it collects.
Add all the other ingredients, cover, and simmer€”never boil€”for about 5 hours at which time all the flavorful juices in the meat and vegetables will have been exuded.
After the stock has been cooked, strain it carefully through several layers of cheesecloth, reserving only the stock.
Skim off fat.
Cool, cover, and refrigerate.
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