Beef Stock

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb shin of beef, cubed
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 bouquet garni
• 4-6 peppercorns
• 3 pints water

Method:

1. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Slowly bring to the boil, and immediately reduce the heat to a slow simmer.
3. Cover with a well-fitting lid and simmer for 4 hours, removing any scum from the surface.