posted by BarbCA 09-20-100 6:31 AM
Rich Beef Broth
3-5 lbs. beef bones (you can also use some veal if you have it)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery
1 whole head garlic, cut crosswise
1 tomato cubed
1 bay leaf
2-3 sprigs thyme
Salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the bones on a cookie sheet. Scatter carrots, onion and celery over them. Place in a 400ºF. oven and roast until very dark brown, turning them around a couple of time so that they brown all over and the onions and carrot start to caramelize. Place in a large pot. Add remaining ingredients and just a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, skim and simmer for 3 to 5 hours over low heat.
Strain and refrigerate until needed or freeze in small containers so that you can use as much as you need.
This should make a very rich broth that gels when it's cold.