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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth recipe is a nourishing, flavorful broth made by slow simmering roasted beef bones with vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfect as a warm drink or a base for soups and stews, this broth delivers rich collagen, minerals, and comforting taste with minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker method.

Ingredients

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Beef Bones

  • 3–4 lbs. beef bones

Vegetables

  • 1 yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 head of garlic, cut in half
  • 2 carrots, cut into pieces
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into pieces

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tsp. grated ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt (add to taste)

Instructions

  1. Broil the Bones: Preheat the oven to broil. Place the beef bones on a sheet pan and broil them for about 5 minutes on each side, or until well browned to enhance flavor.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned bones to the slow cooker. Add the quartered onion, halved garlic head, chopped carrots, celery, bay leaves, apple cider vinegar, and water.
  3. Slow Cook the Broth: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 12 hours or longer to extract maximum flavor and nutrients from the bones.
  4. Strain the Broth: After cooking, strain the broth through a fine strainer into a large bowl, discarding the solids. Press the vegetables to release all their juices.
  5. Season and Serve: Stir in grated ginger, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Serve the broth immediately or refrigerate/freeze for later use. Optionally skim off fat before serving.

Notes

  • Roasting the bones enhances the broth’s flavor and color.
  • Slow cooking for 12+ hours extracts beneficial collagen from the bones.
  • Apple cider vinegar helps break down bone minerals for richer broth.
  • Broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for several months.
  • Skim off fat after refrigeration if a leaner broth is preferred.
  • Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley after cooking for extra flavor, if desired.

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