Description
A flavorful Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup recipe that combines tender beef brisket with aromatic spices and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef brisket, thinly sliced
- 8 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon star anise
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces rice vermicelli
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour in the beef stock, followed by the fish sauce, soy sauce, chili paste, brown sugar, black pepper, star anise, and ground cinnamon.
- Increase the heat until the mixture reaches a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the rice vermicelli according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- After the broth has simmered, introduce the sliced beef brisket and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
- To assemble, place a serving of rice vermicelli in a bowl, ladle the steaming beef broth over the noodles, and garnish with fresh bean sprouts, basil leaves, and optional jalapeño slices.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra zing.
Notes
- Adjust the chili paste according to your heat preference.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor of the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Delight