This Homemade Keto Beef Bouillon Paste is rich, savory, and made with simple ingredients like real beef fat, fresh vegetables, and herbs. It stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer and gives you instant, flavorful broth anytime you need it.
If you’ve ever bought beef bouillon cubes and actually read the ingredients… it’s not great. Most are packed with sugar, MSG, and fillers that don’t belong in a real food kitchen — especially if you’re eating low carb or keto.
One teaspoon + hot water = the easiest homemade beef broth ever.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Bouillon
- Zero sugar, zero fillers
- Tastes like real homemade broth
- Perfect for soups, rice substitutes, sauces & crockpot meals
- Great way to use beef tallow
Ingredients
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
- ½ cup salt
- ½ cup beef tallow
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor.
- Blend until a thick paste forms.
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then blend again for extra smoothness.
- Transfer to clean jars.
That’s it. No cooking required.
📖 Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings Per Recipe: ~120
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 18 |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Total Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Net Carbs | 0.5 g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate only and may vary based on brands used, portion sizes, and substitutions.
How to Use
To make broth:
1 teaspoon bouillon + 1 cup hot/boiling water = 1 cup broth
Use it for:
- Keto soups
- Cauliflower rice
- Gravy & sauces
- Crockpot meals
- Deglazing pans
Storage
- Fridge: up to 3 months
- Freezer: 6–12 months
This recipe yields about 12 ounces (roughly three 4-oz jars).
Tips & Notes
- The salt acts as a natural preservative. Don’t reduce it too much.
- You can strain the broth after mixing it with hot water if you prefer a smooth broth with no floaters.
- If your kitchen is warm, store it in the freezer for best shelf life.
- I love using 4 oz glass baby food jars for storing small batches of bouillon paste, homemade seasonings, sauces, and homemade dressings — they’re affordable, reusable, and the perfect size for freezer storage.
I love using this homemade beef bouillon in soups, especially my French Onion Soup, where it adds so much deep, rich flavor.
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Final Thoughts
This homemade keto beef bouillon has become one of those pantry staples I always keep on hand. It makes cooking so much easier when you want real flavor without relying on store-bought products full of sugar and fillers.
If you enjoyed this one, be sure to check out my Keto Chicken Bouillon Paste and Homemade Keto Vegetable Bouillon too. Having all three on hand means you’ll always have the perfect broth for soups, sauces, and slow cooker meals — no matter what you’re making.
Real food, real flavor, and zero junk. That’s my kind of keto.