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Beef Soba

A quick and comforting bowl of soba noodles in a savory broth, topped with tender beef slices and fresh green onions. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is perfect for a busy weeknight.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Beef Soba
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz soba noodles
  • 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 4 oz tofu, cubed
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 6 oz soba noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a pot, bring 4 cups beef broth and 3 tbsp soy sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Add the 4 oz cubed tofu and cook for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the 8 oz sliced beef to the broth and simmer until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. The beef should be pink in the center.

  4. 4

    Divide the noodles among 2 bowls. Ladle the hot broth, beef, and tofu over the noodles.

  5. 5

    Garnish with the 3 chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Bowls

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