Don't Throw It Away, Here Are 4 Delicious and Nutritious Recipes for Processed Beef Bones

Kapanlagi.com - For some people, fresh bones from goat or beef are considered waste. Therefore, it's not surprising that many people set them aside or even throw them in the trash. However, there are several recipes for processed beef bones that are guaranteed to be delicious and appetizing.

Not only are they delicious, beef bones are also a nutritious food ingredient. This is because bones contain nutrients and minerals that the body needs. That's why the following recipes for processed beef bones are worth trying. Curious about how to turn beef bones into a delicious dish for your family?

Here are some delicious and easy recipes for processed beef bones, gathered from cookpad.com.

1. Spicy Seasoned Beef Bones

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For those of you who love spicy food, you must try this recipe for spicy seasoned beef bones. Savouring bone marrow covered in spicy seasoning is guaranteed to increase your family's appetite. Here's how to make spicy seasoned bones.

Ingredients needed:

- 2 kg beef bones

- 2 kg beef

- 500 ml water (for boiling)

- salt (to taste)

- 2 onions (finely chopped)

- cooking oil (as needed)

- 15 chili peppers (adjust to taste)

- 1 teaspoon ground pepper

- 1 tablespoon black pepper

- 1/3 tablespoon ground coriander

- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons garlic powder

- 2 tablespoons ginger powder

- 3 bay leaves

Instructions:

1) Boil the beef bones and meat until cooked. Then, add salt to taste.

2) Heat oil in a frying pan. Sauté the sliced onions until browned. Once done, add the boiled beef bones and meat.

3) Add all the powdered seasonings.

4) Add the bay leaves and chili peppers.

5) Adjust the taste. Make any necessary adjustments if something is lacking.

6) Once ready, the spicy seasoned bones are ready to be served.

2. Tengkleng Solo

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Tengkleng is one of the typical dishes from Solo city. Made from bones and meat, tengkleng is delicious when eaten with warm rice. With its sweet, spicy, and savory taste, the tongseng solo recipe below is worth a try.

Ingredients needed:

- 1 kg beef ribs (can also use other types of bones)

- Sufficient water (for boiling the bones)

- Salt (to taste)

- 7 pieces of bird's eye chili

- 10 pieces of kaffir lime leaves

- 4 pieces of bay leaves

- 1 stalk of lemongrass (bruised)

- 1 segment of ginger (bruised)

Ground spices:

- 8 shallots

- 2 tablespoons of pepper

- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder

Instructions:

1) Boil the bones and meat until tender.

2) While boiling, prepare the ground spices using a mortar and pestle or blender.

3) Add bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and ginger to the boiling bones and meat.

4) Sauté the ground spices with a little oil. Sauté until the spices change color to brown and become fragrant.

5) Then, add the sautéed ground spices and bird's eye chili to the pot containing the boiled bones and meat. Stir until well combined.

6) Adjust the taste, then stir and wait until it boils.

7) Tengkleng is ready to be served. For maximum flavor, sprinkle fried onions on top.

3. Beef Bone Soup

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One of the easiest ways to process bones is by making it into soup. Not inferior to meat soup, beef bone soup is also refreshing and delicious. The recipe for making this beef bone dish is so easy, making it suitable for those of you who don't want any hassle. Here is the recipe for making beef bone soup.

Ingredients needed:

- 1 kg beef bones

- 4 potatoes (cut as desired)

- 4 carrots (cut as desired)

- 5 shallots (finely ground)

- 7 garlic cloves (finely ground)

- 1/2 onion (sliced gently)

- 1/2 nutmeg (ground)

- 4 cloves

- 2 star anise

- 2 scallions (cut medium)

- Celery leaves (cut gently)

- 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder

- Salt (to taste)

- Beef broth powder (to taste)

- Cinnamon (to taste)

How to make:

1) Boil the bones in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Then, remove from heat, cover the pan, and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

2) Next, after 30 minutes, drain the bones, then boil again with fresh water.

3) While waiting for the boiling bone broth, you can prepare the ground spices. Saute the onion, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise until wilted. Once wilted, add the finely ground shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant and cooked.

4) Add carrot and potato pieces to the bone broth.

5) Shortly after, add the sautéed spices.

6) Add salt and broth powder.

7) Taste and adjust if necessary, then wait for the carrots and potatoes to soften.

8) Once the carrots and potatoes are tender, add sliced celery and spring onions.

9) Turn off the stove and serve. For added completeness, sprinkle fried onions on top.

4. Spicy Beef Bone

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Rica-rica is always one of the favorite Indonesian dishes by many people. Well, you can also use beef bones to make rica-rica. The ingredients and preparation method are equally simple as the previous recipe for beef bones.

Ingredients needed:

- 500 gr beef bones (including meat)

- 15 red chilies

- 5 shallots

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 1 tomato

- 2 candlenuts (roasted)

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- Nutmeg (as needed)

- 1 bay leaf

- 1 kaffir lime leaf

- 1 lemongrass (bruised)

- 2 slices of ginger (bruised)

- 1/2 star anise

- Salt (as needed)

- Pepper powder (as needed)

- Sugar (as needed)

- Soy sauce (as needed)

Preparation method:

1) Boil beef bones and meat for about 5 minutes. Then, drain.

2) Boil the bones and meat again with fresh water.

3) Then, add salt to the boiling bones.

4) While waiting for the broth to boil and the meat to become tender, you can blend the ingredients. Simply blend the chilies, shallots, garlic, tomato, candlenuts, turmeric, and nutmeg.

5) Once the spice blend is ready, the next step is to sauté the spices. Sauté until the spices change color to brown and release a fragrant aroma.

6) Add salt, pepper, and sugar to the sautéed spices.

7) Next, when the meat is tender, remove the bones and drain.

8) Add lemongrass, ginger, and star anise to the sautéed spices.

9) Then, add the bones and meat to the sautéed mixture. Stir until well combined.

10) Add a little broth (from boiling the bones) to the pan with the mixture of bones and spices. You can add it according to taste. If you want it soupy, add more. Likewise, vice versa.

11) Add soy sauce as desired (adjust to taste). Then, cook until reduced or absorbed.

12) Taste and adjust if necessary. If it's perfect, the spicy beef bone dish is ready to be served.

Those are some delicious and nutritious recipes for processed beef bones. The easy-to-find ingredients and simple cooking methods allow you to try them at home.

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