BEEF CONSOMME

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Posted in response to a technique request. This creates a crystal clear broth. You can also substitute ground chicken and chicken broth to make a chicken consomme. This recipe is from "On Cooking" by Labensky and Hause. You can add anything you like to it: cooked beef, cooked vegetables, croutons, or use it as a base for soups.

Provided by quotPink Eyedquot J

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 egg whites
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb chopped onion
1/4 lb chopped carrot
1/4 lb chopped celery
12 ounces diced tomatoes
5 quarts beef broth
2 onions, brulee (onions cut in half and caramelized on the cut side)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorn
8 parsley stems
2 whole cloves
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Whip egg whites until frothy.
  • Combine egg whites, beef, mirepoix, and tomatoes in a stockpot.
  • Add COLD beef broth, mix well.
  • Put spices, except salt, in cheesecloth, tie to seal, and put in broth.
  • Add salt to taste to broth.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer (DO NOT BOIL) you should see a little steam over the surface of the broth, but no bubbling, or as few bubbles rising to the surface as possible.
  • Stirring occasionally.
  • The beef and vegetable mixture will eventually harden and rise to the top.
  • Do not stir after this has happened.
  • Break a hole in the beef mixture to allow broth to bubble through.
  • Simmer approximately 90 minutes.
  • Strain through cheesecloth, degrease.
  • Adjust seasoning.

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