For years, I've been using bouillon cubes for cooking when I'm not taking the time to make stock (which is most of the time). I know, it's lazy, but time isn't always there. Anyways, a friend introduced me to this:
https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/products/They are cans of paste, basically, which is stock concentrate. Far superior flavor to bouillon cubes, but just as fast. I started with the normal beef and chicken, which are good but a little saltier than I expected. So, I cut way back on the salt I added. Now, when I make stroganoff, I use both Beef and Roasted Garlic base. I've taken to just leaving a jar of Beef, Chicken, and Roasted Garlic in the fridge.
