Beef extract
An intensely savoury meat concentrate used in small amounts to deepen the flavour of sauces and stocks.
What it offers and why to use it
Beef extract is a concentrated, salty paste. It dissolves in hot liquids and should be added gradually so that it does not overpower the dish. It is not equivalent to ready-to-drink stock.
Intensely savoury, salty and umami, with roasted meat notes.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose a beef concentrate paste and check the brand’s salt content, ingredients and allergens.
Store
Keep the jar closed and follow the manufacturer’s storage temperature and instructions after opening. Use a clean spoon.
Prepare
Dissolve into meat or mushroom sauces, stocks and stews; begin with a small amount and taste.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Mushrooms, beef, onions, butter and cream sauces.
How to substitute it
A heavily reduced beef stock can add depth, but is not a one-for-one substitute.
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