Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beef

   Start by cutting the beef shank into large chunks, about 2 inches thick. This will help them cook evenly and extract flavor into the broth.

2. 2

   Brown the Beef

   In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.

3. 3

   Add Aromatics

   In the same pot, add the minced garlic and sliced ginger. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Create the Broth

   Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, water, soy sauce, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

5. 5

   Cook the Noodles

   In a separate pot, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

6. 6

   Season the Broth

   Once the beef is tender, taste the broth and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Remove the star anise and cinnamon stick.

7. 7

   Assemble the Soup

   In bowls, add a portion of cooked noodles, ladle the hot beef broth with chunks of beef over the noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve the beef noodle soup hot, allowing each person to add more salt or pepper to taste.