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Chinese Braised Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

Chinese · Soup · 140 min total

A deeply savory and aromatic beef noodle soup with tender braised beef, rich broth, and chewy noodles, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef shank or brisket, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, sliced
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 cups beef broth or water
• 8 oz dried wheat noodles (or fresh)
• 4 baby bok choy, halved
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Blanch beef chunks in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain and rinse to remove impurities.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Return beef to pot. Add soy sauces, sugar, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
5. While beef simmers, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and divide among bowls.
6. Blanch bok choy in boiling water for 1 minute, drain.
7. Once beef is tender, season broth with salt and white pepper. Remove star anise and cinnamon stick.
8. Ladle broth and beef over noodles. Top with bok choy, scallions, and cilantro.

Tips

• For extra flavor, toast star anise and cinnamon in dry pan before adding oil.
• Store leftover broth and beef separately from noodles to prevent sogginess.
• Add chili oil or chili crisp for a spicy kick.

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