Savor the Comfort of Homemade Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

This Chinese Beef Noodle Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Broth

2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns omit for milder taste
1 pound boneless beef chuck roast or alternatives like brisket or stew beef
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot or ginger paste
6 cups water or chicken/beef broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
1/4 cup Shaoxing cooking wine or white wine/sherry
1 tablespoon rock sugar or honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili bean paste adjust to taste
1 whole star anise or fennel seeds
2 whole bay leaves omit if not available

For the Vegetables

2 whole carrots or parsnips/root vegetables
1/2 whole daikon radish or turnips

For the Noodles

14 ounces Chinese noodles or rice noodles/pasta

For the Garnish

2 whole green onions or shallots
to taste dried Szechuan chiles omit if preferred
to taste fresh cilantro leaves optional
to taste sesame oil for drizzling

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add Szechuan peppercorns and sauté until fragrant, then remove and discard.
Add cubed boneless beef chuck roast and minced fresh ginger to the hot oil. Brown beef for 8-10 minutes.
Pour in water, soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar. Stir in chili bean paste, star anise, bay leaves, and green onions. Bring to boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
Add chopped carrots and diced daikon radish into the broth. Simmer for an additional 55-60 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is fork-tender.
Prepare Chinese noodles according to package directions, usually boiling for 6-8 minutes. Strain and set aside.
Ladle the hot soup into bowls, adding beef, vegetables, and broth. Top with garnishes of green onions, cilantro leaves, and sesame oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your Chinese Beef Noodle Soup with different veggies or protein alternatives for varied flavors.

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