ORRINGTON FARMSBeef Flavored Broth Base & Seasoning, 12 Ounce

Second purchase of this beef base because it's good and very easy to use. Good beef flavor. The granules dissolve immediately and it's a great base, especially if you have real, meat drippings to mix it with.But alone, out of the jar and as a plain broth or gravy, it is salty. So, if using alone, I use a bit less and "doctor it up" with thyme and garlic. Overall, though, it's really good.

Amazon didn't have the liquid broth concentrate I usually buy, so I purchased this as an interim solution. I use beef broth only to make Au Jus for French Dip sandwiches.This stuff is pretty salty & is full of hydrolyzed gunk, so it won't go in my permanent rotation. That said, the taste of this is really good & makes a mean au jus. I was happily surprised. I'll share how I make my own au jus & maybe that'll help you if you're new to this concentrate (or to cooking French Dip).CINDI'S AU JUS(Serves 1-2)1-3/4 cups water3 level tsp of this beef broth base2 tsp of tamari (a lower sodium type of soy sauce)1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce1 heaping tsp of onion powderCan double or triple this recipe just fine if making more than 1-2 sandwiches.Add all to a sauce pan & simmer over medium-low heat -- just hot enough it boils softly. After it bubbles, I simmer 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure the onion powder is dissolved -- then turn it off. If you reduce the au jus, it's just going to get saltier & awful, so don't.I buy pre-cooked roast beef in a pack that's thinly sliced. To heat the meat, I just put the slices in the hot au jus for 1-2 mins, then fish it out with a spider or slotted spoon. Once I've dunked all the meat & removed it, I put the remaining au jus into little bowls for dipping.While doing all this I'm toasting my bread & melting cheese.It's a tasty sauce & is more flavorful than what I normally use, so that was a nice surprise. If you find it too strong for you, try adding 1/4 more of water & stir well.I love the flavor of the base & will miss it when my regular (healthier) beef broth concentrate becomes available again.

Not pricey and taste good.

This a steadfast staple in our home! It has a well rounded beef flavor. Makes our stews rich and fulfilling. Often when we feel like something in our soup or roast is missing, a spoonful of this fixes it right up! We use it every week with beef or venison. I am generous with it but a little goes a long way.

I made some beef stroganoff the other day and used this to jazz it up and it really did well! It is a loose powder, not a gunky liquid that is hard to dissolve. It smells and tastes GREAT. This is a keep for sure!

This is so easy to use in almost every beef recipe. It is so much better value than broth or bouillon. It smells a bit strong in the jar but once added to water it is awesome. When using this I don't add any extra salt as it flavors perfectly without adding more,we do add pepper and garlic to suit our tastes

We like to use a bit of beef bullion powder in our steak rubs, and it's been almost impossible to find responsibly priced beef bouillon powder in the store.I've been VERY happy with this so far. We've used it for dry rubs/ marinades and soups. It shows beefy, doesn't clump too much, and has a great flavor. I don't find it overly salty either.

While I love the convenience of instant noodles, I am less happy with having the lining of my stomach assaulted by by 'mildly' spicy varieties. This boullion dissolves instantly and has a rich flavor. Sometimes when feeling adventuresome I mix with 1/4 to 1/3 enclosed packet and get a little spice but without risking damage. And this product adds a truly rich flavor.