📋 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!
Servings 8 people
Calories 364kcal
Equipment
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
- â…“ 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 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 718mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2.8mg
