Description
Niu Rou Mian is a classic Taiwanese beef noodle soup that boasts robust flavors and tender beef simmered in a fragrant broth. This hearty dish is a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 pounds beef shank or brisket, cut into large chunks
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
- 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch sections
- 2 tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine or Shaoxing wine
- 8 cups beef broth or water
- 2 star anise
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Chinese wheat noodles (or ramen)
- Pickled mustard greens
- Fresh bok choy or baby spinach
- Chopped scallions and cilantro
- Chili oil (optional)
For the Soup:
For Serving:
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add garlic, ginger, and scallions. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Return the beef to the pot and pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, and beef broth. Add star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Skim off any excess fat. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Cook noodles and greens: Cook the noodles according to package instructions. In a separate pot, briefly blanch bok choy or spinach until just tender.
- Serve: To serve, place noodles in bowls, ladle the rich broth and beef over the top, and garnish with greens, chopped scallions, cilantro, pickled mustard greens, and chili oil if desired.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, prepare a day ahead and let it rest in the fridge overnight.
- Slice beef before serving for easier eating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
