Rich Beef Stock

Name: Rich Beef Stock
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 to 6 pounds beef bones and trimmings; 2 medium onions, peeled, quartered; 2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 ribs celery, with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 1/2 quarts water , divided; 1 large bay leaf, or 2 small bay leaves; 3 to 4 sprigs parsley; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 to 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:7h

Make this beef stock that's more flavorful than store-bought with only 25 minutes of active prep time. It's worth the time and effort for a delicious base perfect for stews or noodles.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:28:26 GMT