beef broth substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 6.3 · Ready-to-eat beef broth sold in cartons or cans, made from simmered beef bones and aromatics. Sipped on its own or used as a convenient base for soups, gravies, and braises.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Chicken Broth

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Lighter flavor but works in most recipes

02

Beef Broth Or Bouillon Soup

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Dissolve 1 bouillon cube in 1 cup hot water; saltier and more concentrated than fresh broth

03

Vegetable Broth Soup

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Vegetarian 1:1 swap; lighter than beef, add soy sauce or mushrooms for deeper savory notes

04

Stock Soup

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Neutral base; 1:1 swap in stews and gravies, not as rich as true beef stock

05

Mushroom

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Simmer 1/2 cup dried mushrooms in 1 cup water 15 min; rich umami vegetarian swap for stews

06

Tomato Juice

6.7
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Use 1/2 cup tomato juice + 1/2 cup water; great in pot roast and chili, adds body and acid

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