Crock Pot Beef Broth Recipe
When your broth is amber-colored and smells incredible, turn off the slow cooker. Let it cool for 30 minutes. Then, pour it through a fine-mesh strainer into a big bowl or pot. Discard the solids—they’ve given their all. Your job now is to save the gold.
Beef Bone Broth Crock Pot Recipe at Chuck Miranda blog
Let the broth cool completely, then transfer to jars or containers. It keeps in the fridge for about a week, or in the freezer for three months. I like to freeze it in silicone muffin tins for perfect single-serving pucks. Pop one out, drop it into anything, and feel like a rockstar.
What to do with your liquid gold
Use it for everything: risotto, gravy, braised greens, or just sipping from a mug on a rainy day. My personal favorite? Use it in place of water when cooking rice or quinoa. The grains absorb the beefy flavor and turn a boring side dish into the star of the plate. Your family will ask, “What’s in this?” and you can just smile mysteriously.
Another trick: freeze broth into ice cubes and sauté vegetables in a cube instead of oil. It adds flavor without extra fat. Your thighs will thank you, and your taste buds won’t even notice the swap.