Nutritious Beef Bone Broth

This homemade nutritious beef bone broth is rich in flavor and packed with collagen, gelatin, and minerals that support gut health, joint function, and immune resilience. Whether you sip it by the mug or use it as the base for soups and stews, this is a healing kitchen essential worth learning to make.

***All of my recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, blood sugar-friendly, and gut-supportive. We are all different so you may need to make adjustments based on your body’s unique needs.***

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lbs (1.5 kg) mixed beef bones (oxtail, knuckles, neck bones, and/or short ribs)
• 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• A few peppercorns
• A few cloves garlic (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place bones on a roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and roast for 30 minutes. Flip and roast another 30 minutes. While roasting, prep the vegetables.
3. Transfer roasted bones and chopped vegetables to a large stockpot. Add vinegar, bay leaf, peppercorns, and garlic (if using). Cover with water (2–2.5 liters) and bring to a high simmer.
4. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 12–24 hours. In a slow cooker, cook on LOW for the same amount of time.
5. Top off with water as needed to keep bones submerged.
6. Once broth is a deep brown, remove from heat. Strain into a clean pot or large bowl through cheesecloth.
7. Cool to room temperature.
8. Pour into jars and refrigerate.
9. Before serving, skim the solidified fat off the top and reheat.

Recipe Notes:

1. Use any mix of beef bones – knuckle and joint bones are especially rich in gelatin.
2. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in glass jars (leave room for expansion).
3. Instant Pot option: Set to Manual, High Pressure for 3–4 hours. Use natural release.

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