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Toasted Garlic-Beef Stock

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Roasting the bones develops rich, long-cooked flavor and lends a dark golden color.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

4

pounds beef bones

1

/2 bunch celery, coarsely chopped

1

medium onion, coarsely chopped

4

medium carrots, scrubbed, coarsely chopped

1

tablespoon tomato paste

1

/2 cup olive oil

1

head of garlic, cloves thinly sliced

1

bunch herb stems (such as parsley, cilantro, and/or thyme)

4

bay leaves

1

/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

1

/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast bones on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet 30 minutes. Arrange celery, onion, and carrots on sheet; roast 10 minutes. Spread tomato paste over bones and vegetables and roast 5 minutes more; let cool.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium and cook garlic, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Immediately strain oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; set aside garlic. Set aside oil for Ditalini Risotto and other uses.

    Step 3

    Transfer bones and vegetables to a large pot; pour in cold water to cover. Add herb stems, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and reserved garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, skimming fat and foam from surface, until caramel colored and flavorful, about 3 hours. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Stock can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.