Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth Recipe
Make this easy Beef Bone Broth recipe in your slow cooker or crockpot. It's a hands off, "set and forget" kind of method which helps busy people make healthy food in their own kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 day d 20 minutes mins
Total Time1 day d 30 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Traditional
Servings: 12
Calories: 16kcal
1 (4-6 qt) Slow Cooker
1 Funnel
3 Quart jars
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177°C). Placing the bones in a roasting pan or baking dish. Roast for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
3 pounds beef bones
Add all vegetables and herbs to the bowl of the slow cooker. Arrange bones on top of the vegetables. Cover all ingredients with 3 quarts of water or enough to fully submerge bones. Leave about 1-inch of space from the water line to the top of the slow cooker. Stir in the vinegar.
1 medium onion, 3 ribs celery, 2 medium carrots, 2 sprigs rosemary, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar
Cover with a lid. Cook on low for 18 to 24 hours.
Skim off any scum that rises to the top. Once cool enough to handle, strain the broth through a strainer and ladle into glass jars for storage.Bone broth keeps in the fridge for up to one week, best if used in 3-5 days. It will freeze well for up to 3 months.
Separate any meat you can and save it for a quick prep meal by adding to an omelette or casserole.
Bone broth does not have a complete amino acid profile, and therefore is not a complete protein. We do not count the protein found in bone broth toward daily macro intake. Any tallow consumed with the broth should be counted. Tallow has 14 g of fat per tablespoon.
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g