Rich beef broth

3 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Meaty beef knuckle bones
4quartsWater
4largesMushrooms, cut in half
3largesCarrots, pared, cut crosswise into thirds
2Tomatoes, cut into quarters
2Turnips, pared, cut in half
2Leeks, cleaned
2Onions, cut in half
2Ribs celery with leaves, cut in half
2Cloves garlic
2Sprigs parsley
2tablespoonsSalt
½teaspoonDried thyme leaves
12Black peppercorns
4Whole cloves
1Bay leaf

Directions

Elegant Viennese Dinner Menu

Saute bones in 8-quart stockpot until dark brown on all sides. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 hours. Strain broth. Refrigerate covered until cold, about 6 hours.

Remove and discard fat.

Source: Cuisine Magazine, April 1980