Quick Asian Beef Noodle Soup with Instant Noodles
About This Recipe
This quick Asian beef noodle soup is the perfect solution when you're craving something warm, savory, and satisfying. It combines pantry-friendly instant noodles with thinly sliced beef, garlic, ginger, and a rich broth, all in a single pot. Add bok choy or spinach for extra greens!
Instructions
Sauté aromatics
In a pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add broth and simmer
Pour in beef broth, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and chili sauce. Bring to a simmer.
Cook beef and noodles
Add the sliced beef and cook for 2–3 minutes until just cooked. Add the instant noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3 minutes.
Add greens and finish
Stir in bok choy or spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Drizzle with sesame oil and remove from heat.
Serve
Divide soup into bowls, top with green onions, and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Ingredients
- 2 packs instant noodles (discard seasoning)
- 200g thinly sliced beef (sirloin or flank steak)
- 4 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional)
- 1 cup bok choy or spinach
- 2 green onions, chopped