Beef Noodle Soup (Rich Broth, Cozy & Ready in 40 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon ground)
• 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced beef
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional but delightfully rich)
• 8 oz noodles (ramen, udon, or spaghetti)
• 1 to 2 cups spinach or bok choy
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional chili flakes for heat
• Green onions for topping

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
• Add onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes until soft (Caramelize the onions lightly if you want extra depth and richness!)
• Stir in garlic and ginger and cook another minute
• Add beef and cook until browned
• Pour in broth, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce
• Bring to a gentle boil
• Add noodles and simmer 8 to 10 minutes until tender
• Stir in greens until wilted
• Season with black pepper and chili flakes
• Finish with green onions and serve hot

Variations

• Swap ground beef for sliced steak for fancier vibes
• Add a splash of white wine after browning the beef for deeper, restaurant-style flavor
• Add mushrooms for deeper flavor
• A splash of lime brightens everything up and a touch of lime zest makes it extra zippy
• Use rice noodles for a gluten-free option
• Soft-boiled eggs on top = ELITE! 😉

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