Beef Noodle Soup Spectacular (牛肉麵)
牛肉麵 (Beef Noodle Soup Spectacular) is a classic Taiwanese dish that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe will guide you through creating a delicious bowl of beef noodle soup that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef shank, cut into chunks
- 6 cups beef broth
- 3 slices ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rock sugar
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- Salt, to taste
- 14 oz fresh noodles
- 1 bok choy, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the beef chunks over medium heat.
- Add the beef broth, ginger, garlic, scallions, star anise, cinnamon sticks, soy sauce, rock sugar, and five-spice powder to the pot.
- Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Cook the fresh noodles according to the package instructions.
- Once the beef is tender, season the broth with salt to taste and add the bok choy to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- To serve, divide the cooked noodles into bowls and ladle the beef and broth over the top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Ladle Bowls
Tools
Chef's knife Cutting board Measuring spoons
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the beef noodle soup with a side of pickled mustard greens and chili oil for an authentic Taiwanese dining experience.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For an extra depth of flavor, you can add a splash of rice wine to the broth while simmering.
Cost
$20