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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

A rich, deeply spiced braised beef broth with tender shank and chewy wheat noodles.

150 minutes
Serves 5
Lunch/Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blanch the beef chunks in boiling water for 3 minutes to release scum, then drain and rinse the pieces clean.

  2. 2

    Heat a heavy pot over medium, add a splash of oil, and fry the ginger and doubanjiang for 1 minute until the oil reddens, then add the tomatoes and cook 3 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Return the beef to the pot with the star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce, and enough water to cover by 2 inches, then bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and braise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the broth is rich and aromatic.

  5. 5

    Near the end, cook the wheat noodles in a separate pot of boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes until chewy, then blanch the bok choy for 1 minute and drain both.

  6. 6

    Divide the noodles among deep bowls, ladle over the beef and broth, top with bok choy, and serve piping hot.

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