Taiwanese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

Beef Stew with Udon Noodles

This flavorful beef stew with udon noodles is a comforting dish perfect for a cozy meal. Rich with the tastes of soy sauce, rice wine, and a hint of spice, it is a hearty and satisfying recipe to enjoy with family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more as needed)
• 8 cups water (or more as needed)
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup soy sauce
• cup rice wine
• cup brown sugar
• 10 cloves garlic, peeled (or more to taste)
• 4 small chile peppers, halved and seeded (or more to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chile paste (or to taste)
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 5 pieces
• 3 star anise pods (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 4 small heads baby bok choy
• 1 (10 ounce) package udon noodles
• 1 tablespoon chopped pickled mustard greens (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Place the beef stew meat in a stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and drain the water.

Step 2: Pour vegetable oil into the slow cooker. Add the beef, 8 cups of water, beef broth, green onions, soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, garlic, chile peppers, chile paste, ginger, star anise, and five-spice powder. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Cover the slow cooker and cook the beef mixture on Low for 8 to 9 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.

Step 4: After cooking, transfer the beef to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Strain the broth into another bowl, discarding the solids. Return the clear broth to the slow cooker and keep it on the Warm setting.

Step 5: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the baby bok choy and cook for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and roughly chop the bok choy.

Step 6: In the same pot of boiling water, add the udon noodles. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender yet firm to the bite. Drain the noodles well.

Step 7: To serve, divide the cooked udon noodles among bowls. Top with the tender beef, chopped bok choy, and hot broth from the slow cooker. Garnish with pickled mustard greens if desired for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.