Beef Broth

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Ingredients

  • 7 lb. beef bones or 3 1/2 lb. beef shanks
  • 10 c. water
  • 4 stalks celery, diced (may also include leaves)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 7 to 8 peppercorns
  • 1 tsp. salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put beef bones or shank and water in a large stock pot. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours. Do not boil.
  2. Strain.
  3. Remove any meat from bones and save to use later in a soup.
  4. Chill stock overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

546 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.6g 29% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 80g 29% DV
Fiber 27.4g 98% DV
Sugar 13.8g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10038mg 100% DV
Potassium 1406.8mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1125mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 75.5mg 84% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 887.5mg 68% DV
Iron 38.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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