Add the water, oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, beef(less) bouillon powder, maple syrup, and (optional) red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir ingredients to combine.
1/3 cup water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp Beef(less) Bouillon Powder, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/8 tbsp liquid smoke, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp red pepper flakes