Make Homemade Beef Bone Broth to Support Your Gut Health

Are you searching for something sustaining and warming when the winter winds whirl?

Do you need a healthy meal after a long cold day?

Broth made from beef bones offers you an essential ingredient to create flavorful and nutrient-rich dishes in your kitchen. You can also enjoy the broth on its own as a warm beverage that offers health benefits that nourish both body and soul.

Health Benefits

Rich in collagen, beef broth supports joint health by maintaining the integrity of cartilage and reducing inflammation. Regular consumption can alleviate joint discomfort and enhance mobility, promoting an active lifestyle.

The amino acids and minerals in beef broth contribute to a healthy gut environment. Glutamine helps strengthen the gut lining, enhancing nutrient absorption, and leading to greater vitality.

By incorporating beef bone broth into your diet, you provide your body with essential building blocks. Your body needs these to fend off infections and maintain robust immunity, helping you stay resilient in the face of seasonal challenges.

The Recipe for Beef Bone Broth

Here is how you can use beef bones for making delicious and hearty beef stock or broth.

To bring out the flavor, first, you need to roast your bones and veggies. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place your bones and vegetables in a single layer on a foil-lined baking tray (you may need more than one). Roast them for 45 minutes, then gently flipping them over halfway through. You want the bones and vegetables to be browned, but not burnt.

The true magic of homemade beef broth lies in the slow, gentle simmering process. Cover your beef bones in a large crockpot with cold water, then add your vegetables and aromatics (such as bay leaves and peppercorns). Cook with your crockpot on low for 24-48 hours. You may need to add more water. 

You can also use a stock pot on the stovetop if you don’t have a crockpot. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for at least 8-12 hours. As the hours pass, your kitchen will be filled with the comforting aroma of simmering broth, a scent of warmth, nourishment, and home.

Once your broth is done cooking, strain it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the bones and vegetables. Place the broth in containers to cool and skim the fat off the top once it’s fully cold.

How to Store and Use Your Broth

You can store the broth in your fridge for about a week or divide it into small containers and keep it in your freezer for up to six months.

This slow extraction process coaxes out the flavors, minerals, and proteins that give the homemade broth its signature depth and body. The result is a rich, savory liquid that serves as a foundation for your soups, stews, and sauces. Enjoy as a cold or warm beverage to support your joints and gut health.

Homemade Beef Bone Broth

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

24

hours 

Total time

24

hours 

20

minutes

Homemade beef bone broth is a rich, savory liquid full of flavor, with minerals and proteins that support your joints and gut health.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef bones

• 3 carrots, chopped

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 1 onion, quartered

• 5 cloves garlic, whole

• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

• 2 bay leaves

• 8 cups cold water, or as needed to cover

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• kosher salt to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread the beef bones, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast the bones and vegetables in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes, turning them halfway through.
• Scrape the roasted bones and vegetables into a slow cooker. Pour enough cold water to cover the bones. Add apple cider vinegar and kosher salt.
• Cover and cook on Low for 24-48 hours.
• Pour broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and discard any strained solids.

Notes

• You can skim the froth that forms at the surface of a stock as it cooks, but there’s no real reason to do so. Do this only if you must have a clear broth. Otherwise, keep it in and garner the health benefits.