25-Min Indonesian Beef Soup with Crispy Shallots
A quick, rich beef broth loaded with tender ground beef, aromatics, and warm spice — finished with crispy shallots, emping crackers, and sweet soy sauce for authentic Indonesian flavor without the 3-hour simmer.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon, stirring constantly until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in minced ginger, turmeric, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in beef broth.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Stir in sweet soy sauce until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 5
Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with crispy fried shallots. Serve with emping crackers on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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