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Chinese Cinnamon Beef Noodle Soup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tsps asian chili paste .
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil .
  • 1 1/2 lbs bok choy .
  • 9 oz fresh udon noodles (or 6 oz dried) .
  • 1/2 c soy sauce .
  • 2 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck .
  • 1/4 c rice vinegar .
  • 4 c low sodium chicken broth .
  • 1 1/2 tsps anise seeds .
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed .
  • 6 scallions, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces .
  • 1/2 c fresh cilantro leaves .
  • 2 tbsps fresh ginger, minced .
  • 7 c water .
  • 3 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each)

Directions
  • Step #1 Cut beef chuck into 3/4 in thick chunks if you did not purchase precut stewing beef.
  • Step #2 Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #3 When very hot, scallions, ginger, & chile paste; cook, add the cinnamon, garlic, stirring, anise seeds, for 1 min.
  • Step #4 Add the water, broth, soy sauce, & vinegar; bring to boil over high heat.
  • Step #5 Add the meat & bring to vigorous simmer.
  • Step #6 Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer & cook, about 1 1/2 hrs, partially covered, until the meat is very tender, checking to be sure that the soup doesn''t boil or stop simmering.
  • Step #7 Shortly before the soup is done, bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Step #8 Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender.
  • Step #9 Drain & rinse under cold water.
  • Step #10 When the meat is tender, remove the cinnamon sticks.
  • Step #11 Add the bok choy to the soup & let simmer until the stalks are crisp-tender & the greens are very tender, 5 to 10 mins.
  • Step #12 Stir in the noodles & let them warm through.
  • Step #13 Serve as soon as possible, garnished with the cilantro leaves.
  • Step #14 I'm guessing on the serving size as I no longer follow the recipe.
  • Step #15 I use the ingredient list as a guide.
  • Enjoy the Chinese Cinnamon Beef Noodle Soup recipe

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