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Roast Beef Stock

This traditional roast beef stock is the secret to adding incredible depth and savoury flavour to your home cooking. By roasting the beef bones and aromatic vegetables before simmering, you develop a rich, dark colour and a concentrated essence that shop-bought cubes simply cannot match. It serves as a nutritious, protein-rich base for everything from elegant sauces to hearty winter stews.

As a diabetes-friendly option, this homemade stock allows you to control the salt content and avoid the hidden sugars and preservatives often found in commercial alternatives. It is an excellent staple for anyone following a heart-healthy or low-carbohydrate diet, providing a satisfying foundation for wholesome meals. Prepare a large batch to keep in the freezer for a quick flavour boost whenever needed.

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Ingredients for Roast Beef Stock

  • 2.3kg veal or beef marrow bones

  • 4 peeled carrots

  • 4 celery stalks

  • 2 halved peeled onions

  • 1 halved head of garlic

  • 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley stems

  • 4 thyme sprigs

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1/4 teaspoons black peppercorns

How to make Roast Beef Stock

Preheat oven to 232°C. Roast 2.3kg veal or beef marrow bones (have your butcher saw them into pieces) in a roasting pan, turning occasionally, until browned, 25–30 minutes. Cut 4 peeled carrots and 4 celery stalks into 3" pieces; add to pan along with 2 halved peeled onions and 1 halved head of garlic. Roast, turning occasionally, until vegetables are brown, 25–30 minutes.

Transfer to a large stockpot; add cold water to cover. Pour off fat from pan, add 120ml water, and stir, scraping up browned bits; add liquid to pot along with 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley stems, 4 thyme sprigs, 2 bay leaves, and 1/4 teaspoons black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 4 hours, occasionally skimming foam and fat from surface and adding water as needed. Strain.

DO AHEAD: Stock can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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