Ghadam - Bones

beef bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: pork bones

Chicken bones provide a lighter broth while pork bones are often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option while cooking wine is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place beef bones in a roasting pan and roast for 30-40 minutes until browned.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the roasted bones to the pot along with bay leaves and thyme.

Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add beef stock and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bones.

Remove bones and strain the broth if desired.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

Cooking Techniques

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