Are you ready to elevate your culinary game with a nutrient-packed, flavor-explosion that will make your taste buds dance? Our Flavorful Easy Instant Pot Bone Broth is not just a recipe—it's a game-changing kitchen hack that transforms humble beef bones into a rich, healing elixir in just a few simple steps. Whether you're a health enthusiast, a home chef, or someone looking to add depth to your cooking, this bone broth will become your new secret weapon in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 120 mins
Total Time: 135 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef bones
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 10 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 2 lbs of beef bones, 1 quartered onion, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 4 smashed cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 10 cups of water, salt, and black pepper.
- Rinse the beef bones under cold water to remove any impurities. This will help ensure a clearer broth.
- In the Instant Pot, add the rinsed beef bones, quartered onion, chopped carrots, chopped celery, and smashed garlic cloves.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar over the ingredients. The vinegar helps extract nutrients from the bones.
- Pour in 10 cups of water, ensuring that the ingredients are fully submerged. If necessary, adjust the amount of water accordingly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. It’s best to start with a small amount of salt, as you can always adjust the seasoning later.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the valve is set to the sealing position.
- Select the 'Soup/Broth' setting on the Instant Pot, which typically cooks for 120 minutes. If your model does not have this setting, you can manually set it to cook at high pressure for 120 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for about 30 minutes. After that, you can carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and carefully strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pot to remove the solids.
- Let the broth cool slightly, then taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Once cooled, store the bone broth in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Use your flavorful bone broth as a base for soups, stews, or enjoy it on its own as a nourishing beverage.
Tips
- Choose High-Quality Bones: Opt for grass-fed beef bones with some meat still attached for maximum flavor and nutrition.
- Don't Skip the Apple Cider Vinegar: This magical ingredient helps extract essential minerals from the bones, making your broth more nutritious.
- Low and Slow is the Way to Go: The long cooking time in the Instant Pot allows for maximum nutrient extraction and flavor development.
- Strain Carefully: Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to ensure a clear, clean broth without any bone fragments.
- Storage Matters: Cool the broth completely before refrigerating or freezing. Pro tip: You can store it in portion-sized containers for easy use.
- Skim the Fat: If you prefer a less fatty broth, let it cool completely and remove the solidified fat layer from the top before using.
- Season Wisely: Start with a light hand on salt, as the broth will concentrate during cooking. You can always adjust the seasoning at the end.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 50kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg
