Dark & Rich Beef Boat Noodle Soup
A deep, umami-packed Thai boat noodle soup with ground beef, dark soy broth, and a whisper of licorice spice — ready in 25 minutes. Served over thin rice noodles with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 6 cups Beef broth
- 3 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 whole Star anise pods
- 8 oz Rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 handful Fresh cilantro, mint, lime, and Thai chili (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. While it heats, brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Pour the beef broth into the pot with the meat. Add dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and star anise. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until the broth is dark and fragrant.
- 3
Cook rice noodles in the boiling water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well.
- 4
Divide noodles among four bowls. Ladle the hot broth and beef over the noodles.
- 5
Top with fresh cilantro, mint, sliced chili, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- separate pot for noodles
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- bowls
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