Best 3 Homemade Beef Bouillon Cubes Recipes
Homemade beef bouillon cubes are a great way to add flavor and depth to your cooking. They are easy to make and can be stored for months, making them a convenient and economical way to have bouillon on hand. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create your own delicious beef bouillon cubes that are free of preservatives and additives. You can also customize the flavor of your cubes by adding your own herbs and spices.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE BEEF BOUILLON CUBES
What a find! For dietary reasons, using purchased bouillon cubes are not an option for me. This is from Angela Papaiz who contributed to the Brazilian Children's Fund Cookbook. Prep time depends on how fast you chop. LOL I will over estimate on my timing.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Meat
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 trays
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan without any liquid.
- Cook over very low heat, covered, for 1 hour.
- Place contents into a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
- Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Use a cube of bouillon to enhance the flavor of gravy or soup.
SIMPLE BEEF FLAVORED GRAVY
A quick and easy gravy made with beef bouillon, flour, onion and butter. Serve over mashed potatoes, if desired.
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water, bouillon, flour, onion and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 275.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BEEF STEW VI
Thick beef stew good eaten from a bowl or poured over biscuits. Substitute lamb and voila!...Irish stew!! If thicker stew is desired, add more cornstarch and/or take cover off for last 15-20 minutes. The longer this simmers, the better! Vary the herbs to your taste.
Provided by Paula Antoniou
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
- Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 436.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality beef bones. Marrow bones are especially flavorful.
- Roast the bones before simmering them. This will enhance their flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add depth and complexity to the broth. Onions, carrots, celery, and garlic are all good choices.
- Simmer the broth for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours for a more concentrated flavor.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.
- Season the broth to taste with salt and pepper.
- Store the broth in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To make bouillon cubes, pour the broth into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Pop out the cubes and store them in airtight containers in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Homemade beef bouillon cubes are a delicious and convenient way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. They are easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for months. With a little time and effort, you can have a batch of homemade beef bouillon cubes on hand whenever you need them.
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