25-Min Dark Beef Boat Noodle Soup
Thai boat noodle soup with rich, dark broth built on soy, fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness. Ground beef simmers into the broth while rice noodles cook separately for a quick weeknight bowl.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring beef broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
While the broth simmers, cook rice noodles in boiling salted water until tender, then drain.
Step 4
Taste the broth and adjust soy sauce or fish sauce to your preference for depth and saltiness.
Step 5
Divide noodles among bowls, ladle the dark broth and beef over top, then scatter cilantro and green onions.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- colander
- bowls for serving
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