Introduction:
Welcome to NutritientRichLife.org! If you’re looking for a nutritious, flavor-packed base for soups, stews, or just a warm, soothing drink, Homemade Beefy Bone Broth is a must-try. Bone broth is not only rich in flavor but also loaded with nutrients like collagen, minerals, and amino acids that support joint health, digestion, and overall wellness. Plus, making it at home means you control the ingredients—no added preservatives or excess sodium!
This slow-simmered, nutrient-dense broth is easy to make and incredibly versatile. Let’s dive into the benefits and steps for creating your own batch of homemade beef bone broth!
What Makes Bone Broth So Beneficial?
Rich in collagen: Bone broth is packed with collagen, a protein that supports healthy joints, skin elasticity, and gut health.
Full of minerals: Slow-cooking bones extracts essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are great for bone and muscle health.
Gut health booster: The gelatin found in bone broth is known to help seal the gut lining, improving digestion and reducing inflammation.
Protein-packed: A cup of bone broth is a great source of protein, making it a perfect base for a nourishing meal or a snack on its own.
A recipe from Amanda Liptak, RDN, CLT, CA
Yields approximately 8-10 cups. Freezes well in airtight container. Store no more than 2 months as histamine rises the longer broth is stored.
Ingredients:
3-4 pounds beef bones; shank, short tail or oxtail
1 large onion, quartered
3-4 medium sized carrots, cleaned with skin left on
2-3 stalk celery, cut in half
1-2 leeks or boy choy, cleaned and cut in half
1 container mushrooms; variety of choice
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Kosher sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
12 cups water and more if needed
Procedure:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drizzle very lightly with a high heat safe oil for 30 minutes, salt and pepper. Turn meat over halfway through. Then transfer to the crockpot
Add beef bones and the rest of the ingredients to the crockpot. Fill with water. Cover.
Cook crockpot on LOW for a minimum of 12 hours (up to 24 hours adding water as needed to ensure that liquid always covers the ingredients).
Strain broth and transfer to a large container. Refrigerate overnight to allow the fat to rise to the top.
The next morning, skim to fat solid off of the top of the broth. Discard. The broth should be the consistency of a gel. Portion, store or use. Enjoy as a base to your favorite soup or sip as a beverage.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Beefy Bone Broth:
Nutrient-dense: Bone broth is loaded with collagen, amino acids, and minerals that support your health from the inside out.
Rich in flavor: The slow cooking process brings out deep, savory flavors that store-bought broths can’t match.
Versatile: Use it as a base for countless recipes or simply enjoy a warm, comforting mug of bone broth as a nourishing snack.
Budget-friendly: Making broth at home from bones that might otherwise go to waste is a cost-effective way to add nutrient-rich stock to your meals.
Tips for Making the Best Bone Broth:
Use a variety of bones: A mix of marrow bones, knuckles, and even oxtail will create a broth rich in gelatin and flavor.
Simmer low and slow: The longer you simmer the bones, the more nutrients you’ll extract. Aim for at least 12 hours, but 24 hours is ideal.
Add vinegar: Don’t skip the apple cider vinegar—it helps break down the bones and extract the minerals for a more nutrient-packed broth.
Strain carefully: Use a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to ensure your broth is smooth and free of any bone fragments or debris.
Variations and Add-Ins:
Herbs and spices: Customize the flavor by adding fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, or thyme. For an added kick, throw in a pinch of cayenne or turmeric.
Vegetables: Feel free to toss in extra vegetables like parsnips, leeks, or even a few tomato scraps for added flavor.
Gelatin boost: If your broth doesn’t gel as much as you’d like, you can stir in a little powdered gelatin to thicken it up before serving.
Homemade Beefy Bone Broth is more than just a trend—it’s a time-honored tradition that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Whether you enjoy it as a warming drink, use it as a base for soups, or incorporate it into your daily cooking, bone broth is an easy and rewarding way to boost your health.
Try this recipe and experience the benefits of homemade bone broth for yourself. Let us know how you enjoy it and any creative ways you use it in your kitchen!
A Final Note
Here at Nutrient Rich Life we believe that variety is the spice of life! We encourage everyone to make all foods fit as much as possible and that includes eating more plants and cooking in a way that adds fun and flavor to your life!
Hi, I'm Amanda!
Functional weight loss coach, registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of one picky eater with multiple food allergies! I'm a big believer that if you can learn to fish -- you can eat for life! So this blog is dedicated to helping you learn to toss out the food myths that result in unnecessary food stress so that you can become a confident, healthy eater!
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