Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
Tender beef brisket simmered in a fragrant star anise and ginger broth, then served over chewy egg noodles with fresh herbs. A comforting Chinese classic ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
- 6 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp ginger, sliced into coins
- 2 whole star anise
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 8 oz egg noodles
- ½ cup scallions, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut brisket into 2-inch chunks, discarding excess fat.
- 2
Heat a large pot over medium-high. Add brisket and sear 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- 3
Pour in broth, add ginger and star anise. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
- 4
Simmer partially covered for 35 minutes until brisket is fork-tender.
- 5
Stir in soy sauce. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- 6
Bring broth back to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender, ~5 minutes.
- 7
Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with scallions and cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- bowls
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