Borts-Style Beef Jerky Onion Broth

Onion and garlic soften in beef tallow before jerky steeped in broth yields a deep, savory kettle. It echoes Borts Beside the Relay Fire, where yam-station keepers fed wind-dried meat to couriers on the Mongol steppe routes.

Serves 2

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Ingredients

• 6 oz beef jerky
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp beef tallow
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Slice onion into thin half-moons and mince the garlic.
2. 2Melt tallow in a pot over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent.
3. 3Add beef jerky pieces and salt, then pour in broth.
4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 20 minutes until jerky is softened and broth is flavorful.
5. 5Taste and adjust salt if needed before ladling into bowls.