Fantastic Beef Tea Recipe
YES! You read it right, Beef Tea. Now, you’re probably thinking, “Beef Tea”?! Is it like beef broth? Kind of… The origin of the BEEF TEA recipe goes way back in time to the days when the British were trying to find the essence of what gave the nutritional value to the beef. Since this happened before vitamins and protein were known, they weren’t quite sure what they were looking for. Along the way, somebody noticed that this very mild liquid was soothing and comforting. When you’re starting to feel kinda sick, give it a try, but don’t go looking for a scientific reason for its effectiveness.
SERVES: 2
Needed:
- a 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of beef chuck steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 3 cups of water
Instructions:
- Mix the beef, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and let the water barely simmer for more 20 minutes, 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 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 discard the beef. You’ll be left with the tea. Serve hot.
