BASIC BEEF STOCK

Running out of time? Looking for easier yet tasty and nutritious soup to serve? Try Basic Beef Stock Soup it contains a higher amount of vegetables, affordable ingredients and does not require any techniques and times to prepare. The stock of the beef gives also a fantastic aroma that your visitors surely like it.

Makes :

1.5 Litres

Preparation Time :

45 minutes

Cooking Time :

5 hours

Preparation Method :

Put the bones with the diced meat and dripping in a large roasting tin.
Brown the bones in the centre of the oven for 40 minutes at Gas Mark 7/220°C/425°F.
Put the bones in a deep 3 litre casserole or pan, and add all the other ingredients.
Cover with water and bring the contents slowly to the boil, remove any scum from the surface, and cover the casserole dish or pan with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer the stock over the lowest heat for 4-5 hours to extract all the flavour from the bones and vegetables, topping up with hot water if the level of stock falls below that of the ingredients.
Strain the stock through a fine sieve, into a large bowl.
Leave to settle for 5 minutes, then remove the fat from the surface by drawing absorbent kitchen paper over it.
Correct the seasoning and the stock will be ready.