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Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
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)
  • 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

Instructions 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear the sliced beef until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • 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 to the broth and cook for 3-5 minutes. In the last 2 minutes, add bok choy or spinach.
  • Return beef to reheat, adjust seasoning, then serve garnished with chili, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: beef, Noodles, spicy