A bouillon cube, stock cube, broth cube or stock pot is dehydrated broth or stock formed into a small cube about 13 mm wide. It is typically made from dehydrated vegetables, meat stock, a small portion of fat, MSG, salt, and seasonings, shaped into a small cube. Vegetarian and vegan types are also made.

Is beef broth and beef bouillon the same?

Beef bouillon is very similar to beef broth. It is little more than dehydrated broth. When you drop a cube into a glass of water, it dissolves and becomes one cup of broth. Therefore, if you do not have any bouillon cubes at hand, it is possible to replace each cube that is called for in a recipe with a cup of broth.

What is a substitute for beef bouillon?

For 1 cup beef Bouillon substitute 1 cup canned beef broth. OR - 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup warm water. OR - 1 cup beer (alternate flavor)