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Hi @Al.E , you can always play a “triad” in place of a chord. The hic-up is that triads are played on 3 consecutive strings only, so pick accuracy definitely comes into the fold. The nice thing is, you can choose any set of 3 consecutive strings to play a triad and get a different “voicing” of the chord on each set.
So, let’s cut to the chase:
One option is on the hiE, B & G “string set”, you’ll place your middle on the hiE 1st fret, your index on the B 1st fret, and your ring on the G 2nd fret. This is an F triad, 1st inversion. It’s not the easiest to finger, but it’ll require the least amount of pick accuracy (hint: use your ring finger to mute the D string while fretting the G string 2nd fret).
Another option is on the B, G & D string set (my preference), you’ll place your index on the B 1st fret, your middle on the G 2nd fret, and your ring on the D 3rd fret. This is an F triad, root position. It’s easy to finger and gives the best sound (IMHO) for replacing the mini F bar. Use your ring finger to mute the A string while fretting the D string 3rd fret and use your index to mute the hiE string while fretting the B string 1st fret.
There are 2 more options, but I believe these are the best ones for replacing the sound of the mini F bar chord. Hope this helps!