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Mushroom
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Simmer 1/2 cup dried mushrooms in 1 cup water 15 min; rich umami vegetarian swap for stews
6.7
vegan beef broth
substitute.
5 vegan substitutes for beef broth — top pick Mushroom at 67% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Tomato Juice
6.71/2 cup : 1 cup
Use 1/2 cup tomato juice + 1/2 cup water; great in pot roast and chili, adds body and acid
6.7
03
Miso
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Whisk 1 tsp red miso into 1 cup hot water; deep savory umami for French onion soup style dishes
6.7
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04
Soy Sauce
3.31 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mix with 1 cup water for quick savory broth
3.3
05
Red Wine Vinegar
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Mix 1 tbsp vinegar + 1 cup water + 1 tsp tomato paste for beefy tang in stews and braises
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Mushroom: Mushroom broth is earthier than beef
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Tomato Juice: Tomato juice adds acid not present in beef broth
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Miso: Miso adds sweet fermented note to broth
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Soy Sauce: Mix soy with 1 cup water — very concentrated
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Red Wine Vinegar: Vinegar-tomato mix lacks meaty richness