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20-Min Beef Noodle Soup & Scallion Pancakes

Spiced ground beef meatballs simmer in a rich, aromatic broth while noodles and scallion pancakes cook alongside. A TikTok-worthy bowl that tastes like a Taipei street stall in under 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
580
Protein
32g
20-Min Beef Noodle Soup & Scallion Pancakes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Step 2

    Roll ground beef into 1-inch meatballs, then drop them into the simmering broth.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in ginger, soy sauce, and chili oil. Let simmer for 6 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Add noodles and cook until tender, ~4 minutes. While noodles cook, heat scallion pancakes in a skillet or toaster oven.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle soup into bowls. Top with scallion pancake pieces and extra chili oil if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • spoon
  • skillet or toaster oven

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