BEEF STOCK

INGREDIENTS:
2kg meaty beef bones
2 medium (300g) onions
2 stick celery, chopped
2 medium (250g) carrots, chopped
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
5 liters (20 cups) water
3 liters (12 cups) water, extra

METHOD:
Place bones and unpeeled chopped onions in baking dish.
Bake in hot oven about 1 hour or until bones and onions are well browned.
Transfer bones and onion to large pan, add celery, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns and water, simmer uncovered, 3 hours.
Add extra water, simmer uncovered, further 1 hour, strain.
Makes about 2.5 liters (10 cups).