Zinfandel Beef Stock

Zinfandel Beef Stock
Zinfandel Beef Stock
It's worth the extra effort to make this rich stock; the slow-simmered taste produces a sauce that far exceeds any made with canned beef broth. This recipe is an accompaniment for Standing Rib Roast with Rosemary-Thyme Crust .
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  • Served Person: Makes about 3 1/2 cups
Soup/Stew Beef Sauté Red Wine Bon Appétit
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2/3 cup chopped celery
  • 2/3 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Carbohydrate 1 g(0%)
  • Cholesterol 5 mg(2%)
  • Fat 1 g(2%)
  • Fiber 0 g(0%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(3%)
  • Sodium 50 mg(2%)
  • Calories 26

Preparation Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef bones; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until deep brown, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Using tongs, transfer bones to bowl. Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot. Sauté until deep brown, about 10 minutes. Return bones and any juices to pot. Add 3 quarts cold water, wine, and next 3 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 3 1/2 cups liquid, about 3 hours. Strain stock into bowl. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.) Spoon off fat before using stock.

Preparation Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef bones; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until deep brown, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Using tongs, transfer bones to bowl. Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot. Sauté until deep brown, about 10 minutes. Return bones and any juices to pot. Add 3 quarts cold water, wine, and next 3 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 3 1/2 cups liquid, about 3 hours. Strain stock into bowl. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.) Spoon off fat before using stock.