How Much Beef Broth to Substitute for Chicken Stock
Works for baking, sauteing, and slow cook. Beef Broth keeps a similar flavor profile to Chicken Stock.
How much beef broth equals one Chicken Stock?
Use 1 cup Beef Broth per cup of Chicken Stock
Health notes
Compared with Chicken Stock, Beef Broth has: less calories (7 vs 36 per 100g in Chicken Stock), less fat (0.2g vs 1.2g per 100g in Chicken Stock), less protein (1.1g vs 2.5g per 100g in Chicken Stock), and less carbs (0g vs 3.5g per 100g in Chicken Stock).
Using beef broth as a chicken stock substitute in baking
1:1 swap in casseroles and savory bakes; expect a deeper, meatier note than chicken stock.
Other cooking methods
- Sauteing
1:1 for deglazing and pan sauces; slightly saltier, so taste before adding more salt.
- Slow Cook
1:1 in stews and braises; adds a heavier, beefier backbone to the dish.
- Steaming
1:1; works fine but leaves a stronger meaty note in delicate steamed dishes.
- Drinks
1:1 in savory broths or sipping cups; richer and saltier than chicken stock.
Methods to avoid (3)
- Frying
Not recommended: same as stock, thin liquid doesn't work for frying.
- Grilling
Not recommended: no role as a marinade or baste replacement for grilled items.
- Raw Cold
Not recommended: too strong and salty for cold soups or uncooked dressings.
FAQ
- Can I substitute beef broth for Chicken Stock in baking?
Yes. 1:1 swap in casseroles and savory bakes; expect a deeper, meatier note than chicken stock. Not recommended: same as stock, thin liquid doesn't work for frying.
- How much beef broth to use as a chicken stock substitute?
Heavier and saltier than chicken stock; cut added salt and expect a beefier finish.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Beef Broth for Chicken Stock?
Beef broth keeps a similar flavor profile to chicken stock.
- How does texture change when substituting Beef Broth for Chicken Stock?
Beef broth same thin, pourable body as chicken stock; reduces the same way with a slightly darker color.
- What else should I know about substituting Beef Broth for Chicken Stock?
For soups, braises, gravies, and steamed dishes, use beef broth at 1:1 for 1 cup chicken stock. Expect a darker, more savory liquid with a heavier meat note. Skip frying, grilling, and raw cold uses since it behaves and fails the same way stock does there. Reduce added salt since beef broth runs saltier.
- What still works when substituting Beef Broth for Chicken Stock?
Beef broth still works as a flavor carrier and moisture.
- What won't work when substituting Beef Broth for Chicken Stock?
Beef broth won't work as a acid.
- How well does Beef Broth match Chicken Stock?
Beef broth is good on structure, strong on heat, and okay on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Beef Broth for Chicken Stock?
Beef broth has about x5 fewer calories and fat, x3 fewer sat. fat, and x2 fewer protein.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Beef Broth for Chicken Stock?
The flavor shifts toward less acidic and less pungent notes.