Shortcut beef broth
16 Servings
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | |
---|---|---|
2 | pounds | Lean boneless beef -- finely |
Chop/grind | ||
1 | large | Onion -- finely chopped |
2 | Carrots -- finely chopped | |
1 | Celery stalk -- finely | |
Chopped | ||
2 | Whole cloves | |
4 | Whole peppercorns | |
6 | Parsley sprigs | |
8 | cups | Water |
8 | months. |
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring once or twice. Do not boil.
2. Partially cover pan and simmer gently for 45 minutes. Do not stir or skim broth while it cooks.
3. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander or wire-mesh sieve. To use broth immediately, blot up liquid fat from surface by touching the globules lightly with a paper towel. If you're not using it the same day, refrigerate it; spoon off the fat when it solidifies on the surface.
4. Store in refrigerator several days, or freeze up to Makes 8 cups.
Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy