Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have any tips for making beef broth? I want to do French onion soup with a really good broth base. Or is store bought beef broth any good?
Beef broth is harder than chicken! I get a lot of beef bones (marrow bones including knuckles) and deeply brown them all. I add to my stock pot all the bones and add enough water just to cover. I then bring it to a simmer (never a boil on the stove) I then pop the whole thing in the oven at 190 and let it simmer with the lid cracked for 18hrs. I check it at about 9hrs and add water if needed.
Makes and extremely rich broth great for French onion. The secret to French onion is excellent broth. If I’m feeling very high maintenance I’ll make a beef consommé which yield fine dining results.