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Mason jars filled with rich, homemade beef bone broth lined up on a stove

Beef Bone Broth in an Instant Pot

Make rich, nourishing beef bone broth in the Instant Pot using leftover ribeye roast bones or any beef bones you have on hand. This simple recipe uses just water, optional veggie scraps, and a splash of vinegar for maximum flavor and mineral extraction. Perfect for sipping, soups, or freezing for later.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • funnel
  • Quart Jars
  • fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

Ingredients
  

  • Beef Bones leftover from cooking, including any meat or fat left on them
  • Veggie Scraps optional; onion peels, carrot tops, celery scraps, garlic peels, herb stems, etc.
  • Water to cover don't go over the water line indicator
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar optional, helps draw minerals out of the bones

Instructions
 

  • Add the beef bones to the Instant Pot. Toss in any veggie scraps if using.
  • Pour in just enough water to cover everything (don’t go past the max fill line).
  • Add vinegar if using, then lock the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  • Cook on high pressure for 2 hours, or extended high pressure for 4 hours.
  • Let pressure release naturally (about 30–40 minutes).
  • Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids.
  • Let cool, then store in jars or containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze or can for long-term use.