Beef broth is a nutritious and economical base for any soup. This is our basic broth method. For more discussion, visit our resource on beef broth.<br />http://www.traditional-foods.com/recipes/beef-broth/<br /><br />Ingredients<br />2 pounds of beef bones<br />2 tablespoons of vinegar<br />3 quarts of water<br />Optional: one peeled onion, one carrot, two celery stalks, one garlic clove.<br /><br />Steps<br />1. Roast your raw beef bones for the best flavor. (30-45 minutes at 350 degrees.)<br />2. Add bones to crock pot or stove-top pot.<br />3. Add vegetables if you are using them.<br />4. Cover the bones and vegetables with water until the beef bones are completely covered and the water level is about one inch above the bones.<br />5. Add vinegar.<br />6. Turn crock pot on low.<br />7. Watch the broth in the first few hours and skim off any "scum" that may rise to the top.<br />8. Stew your bones for about 24 hours.<br />9. Pour off the beef broth and use it in your soup recipe. (Skim the fat first if desired.)
