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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth Recipe

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A nourishing and comforting slow cooker beef bone broth made with simple ingredients, simmered low and slow for rich flavor and health benefits.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds marrow-rich beef bones (knuckles, shanks, or oxtails)
  • 2 large carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large onion, quartered (skin on)
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • Small handful fresh parsley stems
  • Optional: thyme sprigs or rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 12–14 cups cold water (3–3.5 liters)
  • Optional salt, to taste (added after cooking)

Instructions

  1. Optional: Roast beef bones in a 400°F oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown for deeper flavor.
  2. Place bones in the slow cooker. Add chopped carrots, celery, quartered onion, and smashed garlic on top.
  3. Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, parsley stems, and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 20-30 minutes before adding water.
  4. Pour in cold water to cover bones and vegetables, about 12-14 cups. Leave space to avoid spills.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 18-24 hours, preferably 24 hours for maximum flavor and nutrients.
  6. Remove bones and vegetables with tongs and strain broth through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pot.
  7. Cool slightly before refrigerating. Skim off fat if desired or stir it back in for richness.

Notes

Let bones soak in apple cider vinegar before adding water to extract minerals. Avoid boiling vigorously to prevent cloudiness and bitterness. Skim fat after chilling for a leaner broth or keep for richness. Freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning.

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