Beef stock is a good base for beef casseroles and hearty stews.
It is also a good base for Minestrone soup and many Asian dishes. Place the beef bones in a hot oven for 15 minutes, then cook as per the recipe.
Cooking the bones in the oven enhances the meaty flavour and gives you a well rounded, tasty stock!
Method
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In a pot, add in water and start to heat. Add all the ingredients in.
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Then, turn the heat down to let the stock simmer.
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Simmer for approximately four hours (or in the slow cooker on high for eight hours).
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Make sure to check several times during cooking and skim the 'scum' off the top and discard.
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Grab a large container with a lid.
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Put a strainer on top and pour the stock through it. Strain well.
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Discard all the ingredients remaining in the strainer.
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Cool the mixture down.
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Allow the stock to cool to room temperature before placing in the fridge.
