Delicious Taiwanese Beef noodle soup recipe is so simple to make and full of flavors. It's healthy and keto, you can add any veggies as you have in your refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 2 Ib /910g beef shank or Beef Ribs ,cut 3/4" thick, 1.5"~2" wide.
- 2 tomatoes ,quartered
- 2 onion ,sliced
- 1 carrot ,quartered
- 7~8 cups water ,at least cover the ingredients
AROMATICS:
- 6 cloves garlic
- 6 scallions ,cut into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) pieces
- 8 slices fresh ginger
- 2 dried chilies ,(optional)
- 3 pods star anise ,(optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons bean paste ,doubanjiang
- 1/2 bowl soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon sugar
TO SERVE:
- 500g/ 1lb white fresh noodles
- 2 scallions ,finely sliced
- 1 bunch bok choy ,or any leafy greens
Instructions
- Prepare beef and vegetables - Don't cut beef too small or it'll shrink after cooking.
- Sauté the spices- Put the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the scallions, ginger, garlic, and red chilies. After that turn the heat to low-medium and stir-fry until light brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. (Note 1)
- Add the onions and fry them until they're translucent, about 2 minutes. This makes the soup sweeter and tastier.
- Add the carrots and fry them for 1 minute. Carrots fried in oil will be sweeter and the soup will have the sweetness of natural vegetables.
- Add beef shank or beef ribs and fry for 2 minutes. (Note 2)
- Add bean paste, soy sauce and sugar to the pot and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Mainly to color the beef and flavor the sauce.
- Pour in the water and tomatoes and turn the heat to medium-high until it boils. Reduce the heat to low and braise for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- It'll have more flavor if you eat it the next day.
- For the instant pot beef stew, sauté everything after you brown it. Put it in an instant pot and add water.
- Choose the meat/stew option, 45 minutes total. If you like more flavor, you can simmer the beef stew for 1 hour.
NOODLES & BOK CHOY:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Add the bok choy at the last minute of cooking. Drain.
ASSEMBLY:
- Prepare five large bowls, pour in noodles, beef, soup, bok choy, and scallions.
- Ready to serve.
Tips & Notes:
- Sautéing the spices in oil first will release their aroma, which can enhance the flavor. This is an important step that you shouldn't skip. This is how Chinese restaurants make braised beef noodle soup so delicious.
- If the beef is fried in oil first, it releases the flavor of the beef.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 356kcal (18%)
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