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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup: 7 Secrets to Pure Comfort

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Taiwanese
  • Diet: None

Description

A hearty and flavorful Taiwanese beef noodle soup made with tender beef, savory broth, and chewy noodles.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef shank, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 tablespoons chili bean sauce
  • 4 servings of fresh wheat noodles
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, star anise, and chili bean sauce. Stir well.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions.
  8. Serve the soup over the noodles. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chili bean sauce for spiciness.
  • Allow the soup to simmer longer for a richer flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, beef noodle soup, Taiwanese cuisine