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4 from 193 votes

Paleo & Keto Mexican Bone Broth (i.e. Caldo de Res) ????

2 minutes
Calories: 80kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram beef bones (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
  • 1 onions (medium
  • 1 leeks (medium
  • 3 celery ribs (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
  • 1 head garlic (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • warm water (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • avocado (diced)
  • onions (very finely minced)
  • serrano chilies (preferably marrow bones and a couple others with a little meat on them such as oxtail or short ribs)
  • cilantro (or parsley roughly chopped)

Instructions

  • Trim meat from the meaty bones into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch), leaving some on the bones.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Heat up a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium/high heat.
  • Add oil, spreading it until the bottom is evenly coated.
  • Add meat and bones, and sear until fully browned.
  • Remove browned meat and bones from pot and set aside.
  • Heat up remaining oil, and add in onion, leek, celery and garlic and cook until browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Add browned meat and bones back in, along with the bay leaf, black peppercorns and cloves.
  • Add enough warm water to cover completely, followed by the vinegar.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat as low as you can, leaving the lid slightly ajar.
  • Allow to simmer for at least 2 hours, but preferably up to 24 hours (allowing the broth to cool at night, and carrying on the next day).
  • Discard solids and serve with garnishes of choice.
  • If storing, allow to cool completely before refrigerating and/or freezing in airtight containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal