Description
A rich and flavorful broth made from beef shin, perfect for hearty soups and sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef shin, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 10 cups water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the beef shin chunks to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Pour in the water and add the bay leaf and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Strain the broth and discard the solids. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the beef shin in the oven before adding it to the pot.
- This broth can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg