Taiwan Beef Noodle Soup (台湾红烧牛肉面) Recipe

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a budget-friendly option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often cheaper.

Chinese wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, and spaghetti is widely available.

Prepare beef and noodles according to the recipe.

Cook the beef until tender and flavorful in the broth.

Serve the noodles in a bowl, topped with the beef and broth, and add mustard greens.

Cooking Techniques

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