Beef stock

Beef stock is a savoury ingredient commonly used in cooking to enhance the flavour of dishes. It is a liquid made by simmering beef bones, meat, vegetables, and seasonings in water. This process extracts the rich taste, aroma, and nutrients from the ingredients, resulting in a robust and meaty stock.

To make beef stock, beef bones and sometimes meat are first roasted to enhance their flavour. They are then simmered with vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, along with herbs and spices, in water for several hours. This slow cooking process allows the ingredients to release their natural flavours and nutrients into the liquid, creating a deeply flavoured stock.

Beef stock appears on food labels because it adds a delicious savoury taste to a wide range of dishes such as soups, stews, sauces, and gravies. Its rich and meaty flavour can elevate the taste of dishes like beef stew, risotto, and gravy, making them more satisfying and flavourful. Beef stock also adds depth and complexity to vegetarian dishes when used in place of vegetable stock.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Beef stock