Paleo Ginger-Garlic Beef Bone Broth Tonic
Warming, deeply savory, and loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients, this simmered tonic is the kind of thing you'll want to reach for on cold mornings or whenever you need a reset. Beef bone broth forms the rich, collagen-packed base, while fresh ginger and smashed garlic steep right in the pot, releasing their bold, aromatic heat over a gentle 12-minute simmer. Ground turmeric adds an earthy, golden depth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything up at the end. A touch of honey and a strip of lemon zest are optional finishing moves that take the whole cup from nourishing to genuinely craveable. Every single ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and completely grain- and legume-free, so it fits naturally into an ancestral eating approach without any substitutions or workarounds. It comes together in one small saucepan, strains clean in seconds, and lands in your mug ready to drink — simple, intentional, and seriously satisfying.
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2 servings
- 2 cups beef bone broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 strip lemon zest, about 2 inches long (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the beef bone broth, ginger, garlic, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 12 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the ginger and garlic have softened.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and honey, if using. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
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