Beef Consommé

Ingredients

• 10 egg whites
• 2 lbs. beef, ground
• 1 lb. Mirepoix
• 12 oz. tomatoes, fresh (seeded and diced)
• 2 qt. Beef Broth
• 2 ea. Onion Brûlé
• Sachet
• 2 bay leaves, dried
• ½ tsp thyme, dried whole
• ½ tsp pepper, whole black
• 8 sprigs parsley, fresh
• 2 cloves, whole

Garnish

• ½ ounce of roasted carrots cut into matchsticks
• ½ ounce of roasted leek cut into rounds
• ½ ounce mushroom of your choice
• Place garnish in bowl and fill with hot consommé- approximately 8 ounces.

Directions

1. Whip the egg whites until slightly frothy.
2. Combine the egg whites, beef, mirepoix and tomatoes in an appropriate stockpot.
3. Add the broth or stock; mix well and add the onions brûlés and sachet.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Stop stirring when the   raft begins to form.
5. Break a hole in the center of the raft to allow the consommé to bubble through.
6. Simmer until full flavor develops, approximately 11⁄2 hours.
7. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth, degrease and adjust the seasonings. Cool and refrigerate or hold for service.