One of the Best Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup Recipes | Niu Rou Mian 牛肉麵

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while bouillon is budget-friendly.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are low-carb, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

Cut the brown onions, garlic, tomatoes, and red chilies as needed.

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté the ginger slices and garlic until fragrant.

Add the beef chunks and brown on all sides.

Pour in the light and dark soy sauce, then add the water, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, star anises, fennel seed, white pepper, sugar, and salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the beef is tender.

Remove the beef and let cool slightly, then slice into chunks.

Strain the broth to remove solids and return to pot.

Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain.

Add bok choy to the broth and cook until just tender.

Divide the noodles into bowls, ladle the broth over them, and top with sliced beef, scallion stems, and cilantro.

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