Easy Beef Consommé

Name: Easy Beef Consommé
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 16 cups
Ingredients: 5 quarts beef stock; 1 pound lean ground beef of veal; ¾ cup egg whites; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced fresh tomato; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced carrot; 2 bay leaves; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings
16 cups
Calories
91 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
French

Easy Beef Consommé

Gael Hudson

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A richly flavored, crystal-clear broth that’s perfect for soups, sauces, or enjoying on its own. This recipe uses simple ingredients and a traditional clarifying method to create a gourmet staple that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

5 quarts beef stock cold
1 pound lean ground beef of veal or finely chopped beef or veal
¾ cup egg whites about 5 eggs
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrot
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons salt

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Instructions

Place the beef stock in the refrigerator while you are prepping the vegetables. Finely diced the onions, tomatoes, celery, and carrots.
Set a 6 to 8-quart tall soup pot on the stovetop. (Leave the heat off.) Add in the ground meat, mirepoix (diced vegetables), egg whites, bay leaves, dried thyme, and salt.
Stir to combine until the egg whites are mixed throughout all the meat and vegetables. Then gently pour the beef stock into the pot. Stir well.
Turn the heat on medium-low. Continue to stir the mixture for several minutes until the liquid is hot and the consommé is about to boil. Then STOP stirring, and do not stir the pot again. Keep the consommé at a low simmer and continue to simmer for 90-100 minutes. The egg and meat mixture will rise to the top and create a “raft” that collects debris and helps to clarify the consommé. Try not to disturb the raft. Sometimes it will stay in one whole circular piece, but sometimes it will break into several larger pieces. Just leave it alone and allow it to flavor and filter the consommé as it simmers.
Once the consommé has simmered for at least 90 minutes, place a piece of cheese cloth in a large mesh strainer. Carefully pour the consommé into the strainer to remove the raft and any other pieces that have loosened as it simmered.
Once the consommé has cooled, pour into jars and store. If you plan to freeze the consommé for later use, make sure to leave 1-inch of air space at the top of the jar to allow for expansion in the freezer.

Notes

You can remove the salt if needed to reduce the sodium.
Store the room temperature liquid in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 7 days.
It will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 925mg (39%) Potassium 721mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1367IU (27%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	91kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	925mg	39%
Potassium	721mg	15%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1367IU	27%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	35mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%