Brown the beef bones and put them in a large stockpot. Cover with water and boil. Keep the bones covered with water for 8 to ten hours.
Strain, reserving the liquid.
Put the beef bones in the pot with the chicken bones, vegetables and seasonings. Cover with water and cook for 4 to 5 hours.
Strain, reserving the liquid.
Combine both the beef liquid and the chicken liquid together. Bring to a boil and then add the tomato puree. Cook for 10 minutes, then strain.
Increase heat and reduce until the liquid will coat a spoon.
Skim the surface of the mixture throughout the reduction.
Any leftover demi-glace can be frozen in an ice cube tray and used a cube at a time later....
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