Easy Beef Consommé
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
16 cups
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Calories
91 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
French
Easy Beef Consommé
Description
Easy Beef Consommé uses beef stock clarified by gently simmering it with a mixture of ground beef, onions, tomatoes, celery, carrots, egg whites, and dried herbs. The ingredients are combined cold before heating slowly and maintaining a low simmer so the proteins coagulate and form a "raft" that traps sediments and impurities. The result is a clear, polished broth enhanced by the subtle sweetness of the vegetables and the umami of the beef. Its texture is light yet rich, free from cloudiness or sediment.
The consommé is suitable on its own as a warm appetizer or served as a base for other soups or sauces. The careful clarification process produces a pure broth with a balanced depth of flavor.
According to the notes, salt can be omitted to reduce sodium. The consommé stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months, offering practical convenience for advance preparation.
Ingredients
- 5 quarts beef stock cold
- 1 pound ground beef or finely chopped beef or veal, lean; or veal
- ¾ cup egg about 5 eggs, white
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup tomato fresh, diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 2 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 teaspoons salt
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
- Omit salt to reduce sodium content if desired.
- Store consommé in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- It freezes well for up to three months, making it convenient for advance use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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