Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Asian cuisine! This Beef Noodle Soup is not just a meal - it's a warm, comforting embrace in a bowl that promises to chase away any hunger or cold with its rich, aromatic broth and tender beef. Whether you're a home cook looking to impress your family or a soup enthusiast seeking the perfect recipe, this dish will become your new go-to comfort food that's both incredibly delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, sliced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 package rice noodles
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Slice the beef into thin strips and set aside. Mince the garlic and slice the ginger into thin pieces. Chop the bok choy and cilantro, and set them aside as well.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced ginger, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- Add the sliced beef to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned on all sides.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- After 30 minutes, stir in the soy sauce and fish sauce. Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- While the broth is simmering, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves soaking them in hot water until they are tender, which usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Once the noodles are ready, drain them and set aside. After the broth has simmered for 30 minutes, add the chopped bok choy to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the bok choy is tender.
- To serve, place a portion of the cooked rice noodles in each bowl. Ladle the hot beef broth with beef and bok choy over the noodles.
- Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy your delicious Beef Noodle Soup!
Tips
- Meat Preparation: For the most tender beef, slice against the grain and choose a cut like sirloin or flank steak that will become wonderfully soft during simmering.
- Flavor Boosting: Toast your garlic and ginger briefly to release their essential oils and maximize their aromatic potential before adding other ingredients.
- Broth Perfection: Allow the broth to simmer slowly to develop deep, complex flavors. Patience is key in creating a truly memorable soup.
- Noodle Tip: Cook rice noodles separately and add them to the bowl just before serving to prevent them from becoming mushy or overcooked.
- Garnish Generously: Fresh cilantro isn't just a garnish - it adds a bright, fresh note that cuts through the richness of the beef and broth.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This soup actually tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it in advance for meal prep or leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 70mg
