20-Min Beef Soup with Rich Broth & Lime
A streamlined Indonesian-inspired beef soup with aromatic broth, tender beef, and a squeeze of lime. Ground beef and beef broth replace the traditional long-simmered oxtail for speed.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add ginger and sliced shallots. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in beef broth and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 4
Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors and soften the shallots.
Step 5
Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust soy sauce or salt as needed.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-4 quart)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- knife
- cutting board
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