Beef Noodle Soup
A warming Chinese beef noodle soup with tender braised beef, silky noodles, and aromatic broth infused with star anise and Sichuan peppercorns. Perfect comfort food that's rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blanch beef cubes in boiling water for 3 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Step 2
Cut scallions, slice ginger, and smash garlic cloves. Halve bok choy lengthwise.
Step 3
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add cleaned beef and brown for 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Add ginger, garlic, and white portions of scallions. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and shaoxing wine. Stir to coat beef evenly.
Step 6
Add beef stock, water, star anise, sichuan peppercorns, and dried chilies. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Step 7
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until beef is very tender. Stir in rock sugar and adjust salt to taste.
Step 8
Bring a separate pot of water to boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
Step 9
In the last 2 minutes of beef cooking, add bok choy to the broth to wilt.
Step 10
Divide cooked noodles among bowls. Ladle hot beef broth with meat and vegetables over noodles. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with green scallion pieces. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot or 5-quart Dutch oven
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- colander
- separate large pot for noodles
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