Out of Beef consommé, one case
Campbell's beef consommé substitute
5 options, ranked, with the exact amount
Use Beef broth
Same amount as the beef consommé
The best substitute for Campbell's beef consommé is beef broth (1:1), beef stock (1:1), or beef bouillon cubes dissolved in water (1 cube + 1 cup water). These provide similar flavor and work well in recipes that call for Campbell's consommé.
- Verdict —
- Works
- The tweak —
- Reduce by half for more concentrated flavor if needed.
- Best for —
- soups
One casethe full beef consommé card
Every option, one card
Ranked| # | Substitute | Instead of beef consommé | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef brothsoups | Same amountWorks | Works |
| 2 | Beef stocksoups | Same amountWorks | Works |
| 3 | Beef bouillon cubesquick cooking | 1 cube + 1 cup water per 1 can Campbell's consomméWorks | Works |
| 4 | Other canned beef brothsoups | Same amountWorks | Works |
| 5 | Beef demi-glacesauces | Same amountDilute with water | No verdict on record |
Beef broth
similar taste and texture
Liquid broth made from beef bones and vegetables. Most similar to Campbell's consommé in flavor and availability.
- Best for
- soups, stews, sauces, when you need quick substitution
- Prep
- Reduce by half for more concentrated flavor if needed.
Most readily available substitute. May need to reduce for more concentrated flavor. Works well in most recipes.
Beef stock
similar taste and texture
Rich, concentrated liquid made from beef bones. Very similar to Campbell's consommé in flavor and intensity.
- Best for
- soups, stews, sauces, when you want authentic flavor
- Prep
- May need slight reduction for concentrated flavor.
Very similar to Campbell's consommé. May need to reduce slightly for same intensity. High quality option.
Beef bouillon cubes
similar taste and texture
Concentrated beef flavor cubes that dissolve in water. Convenient substitute for Campbell's consommé.
- Best for
- quick cooking, emergency substitution, when you need concentrated flavor
- Prep
- Dissolve 1 cube in 1 cup hot water for every can of Campbell's consommé needed.
Dissolve cube in hot water. May be saltier than Campbell's consommé. Very convenient and shelf-stable.
Other canned beef broth
similar taste and texture
Other brands of canned beef broth. Similar to Campbell's consommé in convenience and flavor.
- Best for
- soups, stews, sauces, when you want canned convenience
- Prep
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Check labels for similar ingredients. May have slightly different flavor profile. Good alternative to Campbell's.
Beef demi-glace
enhanced, more intense · different texture
Very concentrated beef sauce. More intense than Campbell's consommé but provides similar depth.
- Best for
- sauces, gravies, when you want intense flavor, fine dining
- Prep
- Dilute with equal parts water before using as 1:1 substitute.
Dilute with equal parts water before using. Expensive but high-quality substitute. More intense than Campbell's.
How it behaves in this recipe
Campbell's beef consommé is a popular canned product that provides concentrated beef flavor and convenience. The best substitutes work because they provide similar beef flavor and can be easily substituted in recipes that call for Campbell's consommé.
Tips for substituting beef consommé
11 tips- For 1 can Campbell's consommé, use 1 can beef broth or 1 can beef stock
- For 2 cans Campbell's consommé, use 2 cans beef broth or 2 cans beef stock
- Beef bouillon cubes work well - dissolve 1 cube in 1 cup water per can
- Other canned beef broth brands work as direct substitutes
- Beef demi-glace needs to be diluted with equal parts water
- Campbell's consommé is more concentrated than regular broth
- Reduce cooking time when using concentrated substitutes
- Taste and adjust seasoning after substituting
- Can you substitute Campbell's consommé? Yes, use beef broth or beef stock
- What is Campbell's consommé substitute? Beef broth, beef stock, or beef bouillon cubes
- What can I use instead of Campbell's consommé? Beef broth, beef stock, or beef bouillon cubes
Notes on beef consommé
- For a quick substitute, use 1 can of beef broth for every can of Campbell's consommé
- Make your own consommé by clarifying beef stock with egg whites and ground meat
- For emergency situations, use beef bouillon cubes dissolved in water (1 cube + 1 cup water)
- Consider using other brands of canned beef broth as direct substitutes
- For a different approach, use beef demi-glace diluted with equal parts water
Questions
5 questionsWhat is Campbell's beef consommé substitute?
The best substitute for Campbell's beef consommé is beef broth (1:1), beef stock (1:1), or beef bouillon cubes dissolved in water (1 cube + 1 cup water). These provide similar flavor and work well in recipes.
What is substitute for Campbell's beef consommé?
The best substitute for Campbell's beef consommé is beef broth (1:1), beef stock (1:1), or beef bouillon cubes dissolved in water (1 cube + 1 cup water).
What is Campbell's consommé substitute?
The best substitute for Campbell's consommé is beef broth (1:1), beef stock (1:1), or beef bouillon cubes dissolved in water (1 cube + 1 cup water).
What is substitute Campbell's consommé?
The best substitute for Campbell's consommé is beef broth (1:1), beef stock (1:1), or beef bouillon cubes dissolved in water (1 cube + 1 cup water).
What is substitute for Campbell's consommé?
The best substitute for Campbell's consommé is beef broth (1:1), beef stock (1:1), or beef bouillon cubes dissolved in water (1 cube + 1 cup water).