Name: Bone Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1470 min
Total time: 1480 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 pounds beef bones; 6 cups cool water, or as needed; 2 onions, thickly sliced; 2 carrots; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 bay leaves

Cook Time: 1470 minutes

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 pounds beef bones
6 cups cool water (or as needed)
2 onions, thickly sliced
2 carrots
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Lightly coat a roasting pan with cooking spray.
Spread tomato paste generously over the beef bones and arrange them in the prepared roasting pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the bones start to brown.
Carefully transfer the roasted bones to a slow cooker, ensuring that enough water is added to cover the bones.
Add sliced onions, carrots, crushed garlic, and bay leaves to the slow cooker with the bones.
Set the slow cooker to the low heat setting and cook the broth for a minimum of 24 hours. The longer it cooks, the richer the flavor will be.
Once the cooking time is complete, strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a to remove all solid ingredients.
Allow the strained broth to cool, then refrigerate it. It can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to 6 months.

Recipe Tips

You can substitute chicken or pork bones for the beef bones if preferred. This broth is versatile and can be used in soups, stews, or even enjoyed on its own with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a touch of ginger. For a more concentrated flavor, remove some of the broth after 24 hours, add more water to just cover the bones, and continue cooking for up to a week to extract the maximum nutrients.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	49	-
Total Fat	0g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	1%
Sodium	186mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate	11g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2g	9%
Total Sugars	6g	-
Protein	2g	4%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	1mg	4%
Potassium	360mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Katherine Clark

10/12/2025 09:18:09 PM

I omitted the tomato paste but otherwise followed the recipe as instructed. Recently, I learned a new tip about adding about 1/4 cup of vinegar to the water and letting the bones soak in it for about half an hour before heating, as it helps extract more minerals from the bones. I now make sure to do this step every time I make broth. It's convenient to have homemade broth stocked in the freezer - it's more economical, flavorful, and healthier than store-bought options! I enjoy sipping on it by itself, especially during the winter months.

Kathleen Ramirez

10/12/2025 05:17:35 AM

I didn't strictly follow the recipe, but I could tell it had a solid foundation. I decided to enhance it by adding a teaspoon of marjoram and a cup of celery. To accommodate some family members with health issues who need to limit their salt intake, I let everyone season their own bowl of soup. Utilizing our electric pressure cooker, I timed it for 25 minutes. The end result was a hit with our family - everyone loved it!

Janet Flores

10/12/2025 04:18:34 AM

It was decent.

Sandra Taylor

10/10/2025 09:51:53 PM

I initially thought it was perfect, but I will sprinkle a bit of salt for the next batch.

Heather Roberts

10/11/2025 05:49:55 PM

This broth was absolutely fantastic, and I used it to make a delicious beef and vegetable soup. I will definitely be making this again!

Daniel Edwards

10/13/2025 10:49:04 AM

Here is the rewritten review: I used this recipe as a base for my beef stew and it turned out fantastic. I have been making beef stew for almost a decade, following a similar recipe to my husband's mom's. I always felt like it was lacking something, and this recipe filled that gap perfectly! For the stew, I added water, only 2 beef bouillon cubes, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper, and the result was delicious. I might experiment with different seasonings in the future, but I will definitely stick to this recipe as a foundation. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!