Beef Broth Brodo Di Manzo

A rich-flavored beef stock that starts by roasting the bones.

Preheat oven to 450.

Lightly rub the beef bones with olive oil and place in a heavy roasting pan.

Roast the bones for about 20 minutes.

Add in the chopped onion.

Continue roasting 30 minutes , or until bones brown.

Remove the bones and onion from the oven.

Carefully place in a large stockpot with the vegetables , herbs , and spices.

Add water to cover by 4 inches.

Bring to a simmer.

Skim off scum and fat until broth is clear.

Simmer broth gently for 4 hours.

Strain the broth.

Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.

When broth is well chilled , carefully lift off any remaining congealed fat and discard it.

beef bones, olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, mushroom, garlic, fresh italian parsley, fresh thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, water