Mineral-Rich Beef Bone Broth

"The slow simmering of this broth gently releases amino acids, minerals and electrolytes, creating a deeply healing and nourishing dish. Aromatic vegetables, peppercorns and bay leaf add comforting depth, while the abundance of antioxidants helps soothe inflammation, making it a gently restorative drink or soup. To add extra nutrients to any dish, use the broth as a base for sauces (e.g., in bolognese, cottage pie or pasta sauces) or to cook rice or other grains," says nutritional therapist Alexa Mullane.

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Serves 230 mins roasting + 18-36 hours simmering
Mineral-Rich Beef Bone Broth

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Ingredients

  • 1.5kg organic, grass-fed marrow bones and knuckle bones
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (to extract minerals from bones)
  • 1 onion, halved (skin on for trace minerals)
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
  • 2.5–3 litres filtered water
  • Optional: 1 small piece dried kombu (for added iodine and trace minerals)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Roast bones for 30 minutes to enhance flavour and depth.
  2. Add roasted bones, vegetables, vinegar, bay leaf, and peppercorns to a large stock pot.
  3. Cover with filtered water, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer very low for 18–36 hours.
  4. If using, add kombu for the final 20 minutes only (prolonged cooking can turn it bitter).
  5. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Allow to cool slightly.
  6. Transfer to clean glass jars or containers.

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