Beef Noodle Soup - 牛肉麵 (Niúròu miàn)

beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, and rice noodles are often more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut beef into big pieces for even cooking.

Cut ends off green onions and separate stems from leaflets.

Add beef to the pot.

Sprinkle ginger around the beef.

Add rice wine to deglaze the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili bean paste to the center of the pot.

Once the rice wine has boiled off, add green onions on top.

Pour in hot water to cover all ingredients.

Boil water in a separate pot for cooking noodles and vegetables.

Add cold water to the boiling noodle pot three times to preserve texture.

Check noodles for doneness.

Plate the noodles and combine with beef broth and vegetables.

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