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Madura Beef Soup

A hearty Indonesian-inspired beef soup with tender beef, fragrant broth, and crispy fried dough on top. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
30g
Madura Beef Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add the 1 sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add the 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces. Brown on all sides, about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in the 4 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, cook the 1 cup rice according to package directions. Set aside.

  5. Step 5

    When beef is tender, season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup over bowls of rice.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with sliced green onions and top with rempeyek. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • rice cooker or small pot

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