Beef Stock

Category
Yields6 Servings

Ingredients

 3 lbs beef shank bones cut in 2" pieces
 4 short ribs of beef lean
 ¾ lb oxtail cut in chunks
 4 leeks split lengthwise
 4 celery stalks
 2 whole carrots peeled
 1 yellow onion studded with cloves cut in half
 3 fresh bay leaves
 1 sprig of thyme
 1 bunch parsley
 1 unpeeled head of garlic
 ½ tsp whole black peppercorns

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2

Place all ingredients in a large dutch oven.

3

Add 2 cups of water.

4

Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.

5

Remove the pot from the oven and add water to cover.

6

Simmer on top of the stove for 3 to 4 hours.

7

Let the stock cool slightly, skim off any fat, and strain.

8

Refrigerate or freeze the stock in smaller amounts for future use.

Ingredients

 3 lbs beef shank bones cut in 2" pieces
 4 short ribs of beef lean
 ¾ lb oxtail cut in chunks
 4 leeks split lengthwise
 4 celery stalks
 2 whole carrots peeled
 1 yellow onion studded with cloves cut in half
 3 fresh bay leaves
 1 sprig of thyme
 1 bunch parsley
 1 unpeeled head of garlic
 ½ tsp whole black peppercorns

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2

Place all ingredients in a large dutch oven.

3

Add 2 cups of water.

4

Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.

5

Remove the pot from the oven and add water to cover.

6

Simmer on top of the stove for 3 to 4 hours.

7

Let the stock cool slightly, skim off any fat, and strain.

8

Refrigerate or freeze the stock in smaller amounts for future use.

Notes

Beef Stock