Beef Brisket Noodle Soup (牛腩湯面)

Beef Brisket Noodle Soup, or 牛腩湯面, is comfort food at its best—warm, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

This comforting dish features tender beef brisket simmered in a flavorful broth, served over a bed of noodles. It's a staple in many Chinese cuisines and is particularly popular for its savory, meaty flavors and the comforting warmth it provides.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients

For the Beef Brisket:

800 g beef brisket cut into chunks
2 slices of ginger
3 cloves garlic peeled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Broth:

2 liters water
3-4 slices of ginger
3-4 stalks green onions tied into knots
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Noodles and Toppings:

400 g fresh Chinese noodles
2 bok choy blanched
Additional chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

Blanch the Beef:

In a pot of boiling water, blanch the beef brisket chunks for about 3 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and set aside.

Brown the Beef:

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add slices of ginger and garlic cloves. Brown the beef brisket chunks in the pot for a few minutes until they change color.

Prepare the Broth:

To the pot with the beef, add 2 liters of water, slices of ginger, stalks of green onions, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Season the Broth:

Remove the spices and green onions from the broth.
Add soy sauce and oyster sauce to the broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the Noodles:

In a separate pot, cook the fresh Chinese noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside.

Assemble the Dish:

Place a portion of noodles into individual serving bowls.
Ladle the hot beef brisket and broth over the noodles.
Add blanched bok choy to the side.
Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired.

Serve:

Serve hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of Beef Brisket Noodle Soup!