Beef Tea

Beef Tea 

During cooking sessions with Aunt Kate, I learned to make Beef Tea. It's easy and delicious—perfect for those low-energy days. Think of it as a comforting broth that harks back to when the British sought beef's nutritional secrets. When you're feeling unwell, give it a try! Just don't search for scientific explanations behind its soothing nature. 

Yield   2 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces beef chuck steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 cups water

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon of beef Boullion powder

Directions:

Combine the beef, salt, bay leaf, bouillon powder and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and let the water barely simmer for 25 minutes more, skimming off any scum that forms on the surface. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.

Pour the liquid and the pieces of beef along with bay leaf into the jar or container, cover it tightly, and let the liquid steep (like tea, of course) in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.

Strain the liquid either through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer and give the beef to your dog or a neighbor’s dog. You'll be left with the tea. Reheat and serve hot. I make this once a month along with Chicken broth tea.

 

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