它是什么？

Beef broth is the flavorful liquid made by simmering beef, vegetables, and aromatics. It’s used as a base for soups and is added to stews and braises and also sauces. Homemade beef broth is usually preferred, but the store-bought variety is more convenient for most people.

尽管肉汤和库存通常可以互换使用，但库存可以更多地利用骨骼。肉汤可能是用肉仍然在骨头上制成的，但其区别味来自肉本身。与库存相比，它具有较轻的身体和更明显的肉味。

没有吗？

You can usually substitute beef stock; beef bouillon (reconstituted); chicken broth; vegetable broth.

How to choose:

Look for beef broth in cans and in aseptic cartons. You can also find some brands frozen. Your best bet for selecting store-bought beef broth is to sample a few varieties. Look for an authentic beef flavor, subtle vegetal notes, and a rounded consistency. Lower-salt versions are preferable, as they let you control the overall amount of salt in the finished dish.

How to prep:

Most store-bought beef broth can be used right from the package. Frozen beef broth may be concentrated and will need to be mixed with water. Be careful when reducing beef broth; its beefy flavor will become more concentrated, and so will its salty flavor; consider cutting back on the amount of salt if using store-bought beef broth.

How to store:

未打开的肉汤至少将在一个凉爽干燥的地方保存一年。一旦开放，汤将持续到冰箱里持续5天。为了保持跟踪，最好用日期标记打开的包裹。冷冻牛肉汤将保存数月。

Recipes

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