Heart-Healthy Hearty Homemade Bone Broth

Nourish your body and soul with this "Heart-Healthy Hearty Homemade Bone Broth," a nutrient-packed elixir designed to promote wellness without compromising on flavor. Made from deeply roasted grass-fed beef bones, fresh aromatics like carrots, celery, and onion, and a splash of apple cider vinegar to extract the collagen-rich goodness, this broth is simmered low and slow for hours to unlock maximum nutrients and depth of flavor. Infused with heart-friendly ingredients like fresh parsley, turmeric, and a bright squeeze of lemon, this recipe delivers a comforting, anti-inflammatory boost in every sip. Perfect as a warm drink, a base for soups and stews, or a freezer-friendly essential for meal prep, this homemade bone broth is not only delicious but also gut-healthy and easy to make. Whether you're looking to elevate your kitchen staples or care for your heart, this recipe is a wholesome must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef bones (preferably from grass-fed cattle)
• 2 large carrots
• 2 large celery stalks
• 1 large onion
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
• 16 cups water
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes until browned. This will add depth of flavor to your broth.

Step 2

While the bones are roasting, prepare the vegetables. Peel and roughly chop the carrots and onion. Trim the celery and cut it into large pieces. Crush the garlic cloves lightly with the side of a knife.

Step 3

Place the roasted bones in a large stockpot. Add the prepared vegetables, apple cider vinegar, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, turmeric, and water to the pot.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer. Skim any foam that rises to the surface during the first hour.

Step 5

Cover the pot partially and let it simmer gently for at least 8 hours, ideally 12, adding water as needed to keep the bones submerged. The longer you simmer, the more flavorful and nutrient-rich your broth will be.

Step 6

In the last hour of cooking, add the parsley. If using, add the sea salt to enhance the flavors, keeping it minimal to maintain heart health.

Step 7

After cooking, remove the pot from heat. Carefully strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another large pot or container, discarding the solids.

Step 8

For an extra heart-healthy boost, slice the lemon in half and squeeze its juice into the broth, adjusting to taste.

Step 9

Let the broth cool at room temperature, then refrigerate. Once chilled, remove any solidified fat from the surface to keep it lighter and heart-friendly.

Step 10

Reheat and serve warm as a delicious drink or base for soups and stews. Store any leftover broth in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5790.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	917.3

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 136.1mg	0%
Sodium 2800.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 103.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1155.8mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1832.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.4%

Protein: 46.5%

Carbs: 24.1%