Recipe: Homemade Beef Bone Broth

Beef soup bones might look like something out of an anatomy class, but they’re the foundation of true, homemade broth—the kind that sticks to your lips and feeds your soul.

Health Benefits:

• Loaded with minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
• Rich in collagen, glucosamine, and gelatin for gut and joint health.
• Immune-boosting and deeply hydrating.

How to Use Them:

• Make Broth!!!!
• Great to just drink or use as a base for a soup or stew.

Flavor: Rich, savory, deeply nourishing

Yields: 3–4 quarts

Cook Time: 12–24 hours

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lbs beef soup bones (meaty and marrow-rich)
• 2 carrots, rough chopped
• 2 celery stalks, rough chopped
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• Optional: sprigs of thyme, rosemary, or parsley
• Water to cover (about 12–14 cups)

Instructions:

1. Roast the Bones: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bones on a sheet tray and roast for 30–40 minutes until browned. This deepens the flavor.
2. Combine Ingredients: Transfer bones to a large stockpot or slow cooker. Add vegetables, vinegar, herbs, and spices. Cover with water.
3. Simmer Long & Slow: Bring to a gentle simmer (not a boil). Skim foam as needed. Simmer for 12–24 hours.
4. Strain & Store: Let cool slightly. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Store in jars in the fridge (up to 5 days) or freeze for later.

Tips:

• For a clearer broth, skip the vegetables until the last few hours.
• Freeze in silicone muffin tins or ice cube trays for convenient portions.