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Cantonese Beef Brisket Noodles

Tender beef brisket simmered in a savory-sweet soy broth served over fresh noodles. Quick, fragrant, and deeply satisfying—a Cantonese classic ready in under 30 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
32g
Cantonese Beef Brisket Noodles
comfortsatisfyingchinesebeeftenderchewyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add noodles and cook until tender, ~4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear beef slices 60 seconds per side without moving.

  3. Step 3

    Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, ~30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in 1 cup water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Simmer 5 minutes until broth thickens slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with broth, ~1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Divide noodles between bowls. Spoon beef and broth over top. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large skillet (12-inch preferred)
  • tongs or fork
  • spoon

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