Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Dive into the bold, comforting flavors of Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, a dish that combines tender slices of beef chuck, aromatic spices, and silky rice noodles in a rich, savory broth. Infused with ginger, garlic, star anise, and a kick of red chili flakes, this soup balances heat and depth with the umami richness of soy sauce and fish sauce. Fresh bok choy adds a touch of green, while fragrant cilantro, crisp green onions, and a splash of lime juice brighten every bowl. Perfect for cozy nights, this hearty, satisfying soup is easy to prepare and ideal for showcasing bold Asian-inspired flavors. Whether you're craving classic comfort food with a spicy twist or looking for a noodle soup recipe to impress, this dish will surely hit the mark!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef chuck
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 8 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 star anise
- 2 small heads bok choy
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 3 green onions
- 1 lime
Instructions
Cut the beef chuck into thin slices, around 1/4-inch thick. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add sliced beef and sear until browned on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
Dice the onion and add it to the pot. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the ginger piece. Add them to the pot along with the red chili flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and star anise to the broth. Stir well.
Simmer the broth for about 60 minutes to allow flavors to develop and beef to tenderize.
While the broth is simmering, wash and chop the bok choy into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
After 60 minutes, remove the star anise from the soup.
Add the bok choy to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
Chop cilantro and slice green onions. Juice the lime.
Divide the noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, ensuring each bowl gets a good amount of beef and bok choy.
Garnish each bowl with cilantro and green onions. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your spicy beef noodle soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.6 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 3144 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 979 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
