Soup Bones- Beef

Simple Beef Soup Bone Method

Ingredients

• 3–5 lbs beef soup bones
• Water
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2–3 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• Garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper
• Optional:
  • Bay leaves
  • Thyme
  • Parsley
  • Apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals)

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Best Flavor: Roast First

1. Heat oven to 425°F.
2. Place bones on a baking sheet.
3. Roast 30–45 minutes until browned.

This adds much deeper flavor.

Stovetop Method

1. Put roasted bones into a large stockpot.
2. Cover with water by 2–3 inches.
3. Add vegetables and seasonings.
4. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce to low simmer.

Cooking Times

• Basic broth: 4–6 hours
• Rich bone broth: 12–24 hours

Skim foam occasionally from the top.

Slow Cooker Method

• Add everything to crockpot.
• Cook:
  • Low: 18–24 hours
  • High: 10–12 hours

Very easy and works well.

Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot

• Cook about 2–3 hours on high pressure.
• Natural release afterward.

Fastest method with excellent results.

For Vegetable Beef Soup

After broth is finished:

1. Remove bones.
2. Pull off any meat.
3. Add:
   • Potatoes
   • Carrots
   • Tomatoes
   • Green beans
   • Barley or noodles if desired
4. Simmer until vegetables are tender.