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20-Min Taiwanese Beef Noodle Bowl

Ground beef simmered in a fragrant, deeply savory broth with bok choy, soft eggs, and silky tofu. Serve over noodles for a weeknight version of the Taiwanese classic.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
38g
20-Min Taiwanese Beef Noodle Bowl
comfortheartytaiwanesebeeftendersilkyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add broth, soy sauce, and chili oil. Bring to a simmer, then add tofu and bok choy.

  3. Step 3

    Cook noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, ~3 minutes. Drain and divide among bowls.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer broth with tofu and greens for 2 minutes until bok choy is tender.

  5. Step 5

    Soft-boil 4 eggs in a separate pot, 6–7 minutes, until whites set but yolks jiggle slightly. Peel and halve.

  6. Step 6

    Ladle broth, beef, tofu, and bok choy over noodles. Top each bowl with a soft-boiled egg. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (3–4 quart)
  • wooden spoon
  • second pot for eggs (small, 2–3 quart)

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