Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
- Rich, aromatic spicy beef noodle soup with tender sliced beef and rice noodles.
- A warming bowl of comfort food with the perfect balance of heat, savory depth, and fresh garnishes.
- Ready in just 30 minutes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Bean sprouts, for garnish (optional)
- Thinly sliced red chili, for garnish (optional)
- Crispy fried shallots, for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Sauté the white parts of green onions, ginger, and garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, add chili paste, and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the simmering broth and cook for 2-3 minutes until partially cooked.
- Stir in the rice noodles, bok choy, sliced mushrooms, and julienned carrots. Simmer until noodles are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if needed, and remove from heat.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onion tops, cilantro, bean sprouts, and lime wedges. Add crispy shallots and sliced chilies if desired.
Notes
- For less spicy soup, start with half the amount of chili paste.
- The soup broth can be made a day ahead; just add the noodles when reheating.
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70
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