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Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Crave comfort? This Spicy Beef Noodle Soup delivers in 35 minutes. Get tender beef, a fiery broth, slurpy noodles & easy swaps for the perfect bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1 tbsp 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

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Grater for ginger
  • Slotted spoon or tongs
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and sear quickly until browned on the outside. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the pot and toss in the sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well, then pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to the package instructions (3-5 minutes). In the last 2 minutes, add bok choy or spinach.
  5. Return the reserved beef to the pot to reheat and adjust seasoning as desired.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chili, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For tender beef slices, freeze the meat for 20-30 minutes before slicing. This soup can easily be adjusted for spice levels by varying the chili paste. Use leftover broth or store-bought broth for convenience, but ensure it's good quality. Feel free to add more vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but the noodles will absorb the broth. Store them separately if you prefer soupy leftovers.
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