This quick and Easy Asian Sesame Beef Noodle soup with bok choy is easy to make, a little spicy, and uses Asian Sesame salad dressing for an easy, flavorful punch. It's a satisfying one-pot meal that's ready in under 30 minutes!
This quick Asian Noodle soup was inspired by a Kraft salad dressing recipe contest I entered many years ago. This one-pot recipe makes a great weeknight dinner because it's so quick and easy to make~
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Why You'll LOVE this Recipe
- Packed with flavor-no marinade or long simmering needed. The Asian Sesame dressing adds instant depth and richness, so you get a restaurant-style broth with almost no effort.
- A full meal in one pot. With protein, noodles, and veggies all in the same pot, there's no need to make extra sides unless you want to.
- Customizable for any preference. Easily adjust the spice level, swap in different noodles, or change up the protein or vegetables.
- Budget-friendly. You don't need a pricey cut of beef-thinly sliced economical cuts work beautifully.
- Great for meal prep. The broth reheats well, and you can keep the noodles separate if you want a fresher texture throughout the week.
- Family-friendly. Make it mild for kids and spice it up for adults with sriracha, chili oil, or Thai chilies at the table.
- Gluten-free and WW-friendly options included. This soup fits a variety of dietary needs without sacrificing flavor.
🥘Ingredient Notes
You will need the following ingredients for this recipe:
- Beef strips. You do not need to buy an expensive cut of beef for this. I usually buy stir-fry meat because it's also convenient. But you could use Sirloin tip steak, flank steak, round steak, or blade steak instead. For any of these cuts, slice very thinly, against the grain, and cook until just done.
- Ramen noodles. I usually buy the gluten-free ramen noodles at Costco. Or if you don't need it gluten-free, simply use the instant ramen noodles from the soup packets and discard the flavoring.
- Asian sesame dressing. I use Kraft. *Please see notes re: gluten-free
Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities.
📖 Variations & Substitutions
- Weight Watchers friendlier - use light salad dressing, and you can even substitute chicken breast for the beef
- Gluten-free - use rice ramen noodles and a gluten-free salad dressing
- Salad dressing- You could use homemade Asian Sesame dressing instead of store-bought
- Ramen noodles - you can use the packaged ramen noodles and discard the flavoring, or use rice noodles or other Asian noodles
- Bok Choy - you can substitute baby spinach
- Lime juice - You can substitute fresh lime juice for lime juice from concentrate, but you'll need to use double the amount of fresh
- Add-ins - add bean sprouts and/or star anise, and top with a hard-boiled egg, if desired.
🔪Step-by-Step: How to Make Asian beef noodle soup
- Step 1: Cook beef in a pot on the stove top over medium heat until cooked through (medium rare to medium, depending on your preference).
- Step 2: Add beef broth to the beef and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then add ramen noodles. Boil for 1 minute until noodles start to separate, then separate further with a fork. Add all remaining ingredients.
- Step 3: Reduce to medium- low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Garnish with additional cilantro, green onion, and lime wedges, if desired
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Expert Recipe Tips
- Don't Overcook the Noodles. Ramen noodles cook quickly and can become mushy if overcooked. Add them at the very end and remove from the heat as soon as they are tender.
- Customize the Spice Level. If you love spice, increase the sriracha, add a sliced Thai chili, or drizzle chili oil before serving. If making for kids or spice-sensitive eaters, reduce or omit the sriracha.
- Keep Bok Choy Crisp. Add bok choy at the very end to keep it vibrant and slightly crunchy instead of overcooked and wilted.
- Make It a Meal Prep Winner. If prepping ahead, store the broth and noodles separately. Combine them when reheating to avoid soggy noodles.
- Garnish for Maximum Flavor. Fresh cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving take this soup to the next level.
🥗 What to Serve with Easy Asian Noodle Soup
This soup pairs well with my Pan Fried Salmon Patties (shown) or my Watermelon Prosciutto Summer Salad Rolls!
🌡️Storage
This Easy Asian soup recipe can be made ahead - it keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes (depending on your microwave wattage) or reheat on the stovetop on medium-low, while stirring frequently, until warmed through.
👪 Serving Size
This Spicy Asian soup recipe makes 8 servings. However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
❔Recipe FAQs
Will the noodles soak up the broth if the soup sits?
Yes, the noodles will continue absorbing liquid over time. If serving later, cook the noodles separately and add them right before eating.
How can I add more vegetables to this soup?
Stir in mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, carrots, or corn. Add quick-cooking veggies during the last few minutes of simmering.
How do I prevent the beef from becoming tough?
Use high heat to quickly sear the beef and avoid overcooking it. Cutting it very thin against the grain also helps keep it tender.
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📋 Easy Asian Beef Noodle soup recipe
This quick and Easy Asian Beef Noodle soup with bok choy is easy to make, a little spicy and uses Asian Sesame salad dressing for an easy flavorful punch. It's a satisfying one-pot meal that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 364kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. stir fry beef strips
- 6 cups beef stock
- 3 -70 g squares of ramen noodles
- ½ of a475 ml bottle of Asian sesame dressing about 1 cup** I use Kraft - Please see notes re: gluten-free
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups bok choy chopped (see video in NOTES)
- 1 tsp. sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp. fresh ginger peeled and grated
- ⅓ cup lime juice from concentrate
Garnish (optional):
- lime wedges
- green onions, chopped chopped
- additional cilantro sprigs
Instructions
- Cook beef in pot on stove top over medium heat until cooked through (medium rare to medium, depending on your preference).1 lb. stir fry beef strips
- Add beef broth to beef and bring to a boil over medium-high, then add ramen noodles.6 cups beef stock, 3 -70 g squares of ramen noodles
- Boil for 1 minute until noodles start to separate, then separate further with a fork. Add all remaining ingredients.½ of a475 ml bottle of Asian sesame dressing, 2 cloves garlic, 1 ½ cups bok choy, 1 tsp. sriracha sauce, 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, 1 tsp. fresh ginger, ⅓ cup lime juice, green onions, chopped, additional cilantro sprigs, lime wedges
- Reduce to medium- low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with additional cilantro, green onion and lime wedges, if desired
Notes
🎥 Video
Video: How to chop bok choy
Expert Tips:
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- Thinly Sliced Beef for Tenderness, For the most tender beef, slice it very thin against the grain. If your beef is difficult to cut, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes before slicing.
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- Don't Overcook the Noodles. Ramen noodles cook quickly and can become mushy if overcooked. Add them at the very end and remove from heat as soon as they are tender.
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- Customize the Spice Level. If you love spice, increase the sriracha, add a sliced Thai chili, or drizzle chili oil before serving. If making for kids or spice-sensitive eaters, reduce or omit the sriracha.
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- Keep Bok Choy Crisp. Add bok choy at the very end to keep it vibrant and slightly crunchy instead of overcooked and wilted.
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- Make It a Meal Prep Winner. If prepping ahead, store the broth and noodles separately. Combine them when reheating to avoid soggy noodles.
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- Garnish for Maximum Flavor. Fresh cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving take this soup to the next level.
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- Make It a One-Pot Wonder. Cook the beef first, then use the same pot to build the broth and noodles-less cleanup and more infused flavor!
- Weight Watchers friendlier - use light salad dressing and you can even substitute chicken breast for the beef
- Gluten-free - use rice ramen noodles and a gluten-free salad dressing
- Salad dressing- You could use homemade Asian Sesame dressing instead of store-bought
- Ramen noodles - you can use the packaged ramen noodles and discard the flavoring or use rice noodles or other Asian noodles
- Bok Choy - you can substitute baby spinach
- Lime juice - You can substitute fresh lime juice for lime juice from concentrate, but you'll need to use double the amount of fresh
- Add-ins - add bean sprouts and/or star anise, and top with a hard-boiled egg, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Cholesterol: 58mg (19%) | Sodium: 953mg (41%) | Potassium: 718mg (21%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 345IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 6.3mg (8%) | Calcium: 39mg (4%) | Iron: 2.8mg (16%)
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