Beef Consomme Recipe

This amazing Beef Consommé reciepe is a hearty, full bodied broth. For the best flavor, use veal stock that is homemade. In a pinch, you can use store-bought beef broth. The sprig of thyme is optional, but adds a nice herbal note.

Ingredients:

* 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
* 4 egg whites
* 4 eggshells, crushed
* 3 roma tomatoes, quartered
* 4 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
* ½ lb premium ground beef (sirloin)
* 1 sprig thyme
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 6 cups veal or beef stock

Preparation:

Whisk peppercorns, egg whites, and eggshells until the mixture turns foamy. In a food processor, pulse together the tomatoes, celery, and beef a few times.

Combine the veal or beef stock, the vegetable-beef mixture, the eggs, thyme, and salt in a large stockpot and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, without stirring,
for 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a double layer of cheesecloth. Discard contents of sieve and salt broth, if desired. Serve hot.

This great beef Consomme recipe Makes 10 servings....what a taste !