Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
A flavorful and spicy noodle soup featuring tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 300 g beef flank steak, sirloin, or shank, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cm ginger, grated
- 1 piece piece chili paste or sambal oelek (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1.5 liters beef broth
- 200 g rice noodles or egg noodles
- 1 cup bok choy or fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef and sear until browned, then remove.
- Add remaining oil, then sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add noodles and cook for 3-5 minutes. In the last 2 minutes, add bok choy or spinach.
- Return beef to reheat, then serve hot, garnished with chili, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust spice level with chili paste and seasonings to taste.