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Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

Delicious Chinese Beef Noodle Soup for Cozy Nights In

A comforting Chinese Beef Noodle Soup, perfect for cozy nights, packed with tender beef and flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or substitute with vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns omit for milder dish
  • 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast or other suitable cuts
  • 2 slices fresh gingerroot slice or grate
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons rock sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons chili bean paste adjust based on spice preference
  • 2 pods star anise omit if unavailable
  • 2 leaves bay leaves remove before serving
  • salt season to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 1 daikon radish sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
For the Noodles
  • 14 ounces Chinese noodles fresh or dried
Optional Garnishes
  • dried Szechuan chiles for extra heat
  • fresh cilantro leaves for garnishing
  • sesame oil for drizzle before serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until shimmering. Add Szechuan peppercorns and cook until fragrant. Remove and discard peppercorns.
  2. Add beef chuck roast and gingerroot, then brown the beef for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Pour in water, soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, chili bean paste, star anise, bay leaves, and chopped green onions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in carrots and daikon radish, continuing to simmer for 55-60 minutes until tender. Remove and discard whole spices before serving.
  5. Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Drain when cooked.
  6. To serve, place noodles in bowls, ladle over soup, and garnish with sliced green onions, cilantro, and sesame oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is perfect for cozy nights in, offering a warm and satisfying meal that can be customized to your taste.

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