Spicy Beef Noodle Soup Recipe
Thick rice noodles with beef shank, Vietnamese meat loaf in spicy beef broth.
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Ingredients
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Beef Broth
Noodles and Meat Loaf
Garnishes
Method
Preparing the Broth
- 1
Boil the Beef
In a large pot, add the beef shank and cover with 2 liters of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, fish sauce, salt, black peppercorns, and chili paste. Cover and let simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- 3
Strain the Broth
After simmering, remove the beef shank and set aside. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids, returning the liquid to the pot.
- 4
Shred the Beef
Once the beef has cooled slightly, shred it into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Cooking the Noodles
- 5
Cook the Noodles
Bring a separate pot of water to boil. Add the thick rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Bowl
In serving bowls, place a portion of the cooked noodles. Top with shredded beef and slices of Vietnamese meat loaf.
- 7
Add the Broth
Ladle the hot beef broth over the noodles and meat.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, a wedge of lime, bean sprouts, and sliced red chili.
