
Rich, deeply savory, and built entirely from bones and vegetables, this slow-simmered broth is the kind of kitchen project that rewards patience in the most satisfying way. Roasting the bones first at high heat develops a gorgeous, caramelized depth before they ever hit the water, and deglazing the roasting pan means every last bit of that flavor makes it into the pot. A splash of apple cider vinegar helps draw minerals and collagen from the bones during the long simmer, giving the finished broth that silky, full-bodied quality you just can't get from a carton. Fresh thyme, rosemary, parsley, carrots, celery, and onion round everything out into something that smells absolutely incredible after a few hours on the stove. Because the entire recipe is built around bones, aromatics, and water, there are no eggs or egg-derived ingredients anywhere in the process ā no hidden binders, no enriched bases, nothing to second-guess. Use it as a base for soups and stews, sip it warm from a mug, or freeze it in portions so you always have a deeply flavored, homemade stock ready to go.
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Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the beef bones in a single layer in a large roasting pan and roast for 25ā30 minutes, until deeply browned on the exposed surfaces.
Transfer the roasted bones to a large stockpot (12-quart or larger). Pour off and discard any excess fat from the roasting pan, then add 1ā2 cups of the cold water to the pan and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour this liquid into the stockpot.
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