Beef Noodle Soup
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Beef Noodle Soup

1. 2 lb. beef bones -
2. 1 lb. beef (preferably shank)  -
3. 1 (4") daikon radish, peeled -
4. 4 scallions -
5. 1 (3") cinnamon stick -
6. 1 (2") piece ginger, sliced -
7. 5 star anise pods -
8. 3 bay leaves -
9. 2 black cardamom pods -
10. 1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorns -
11. 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -
12. 1 tsp. cumin seeds -
13. 1 tsp. fennel seeds -
14. 1 tbsp. granulated sugar -
15. 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper -
16. 1/2 tsp. MSG (optional) -
17. 3 oz. dried wheat noodles -
18. Hard-boiled egg (optional), chili oil, sliced scallions, and chopped fresh cilantro (for serving) -

How to cook deliciously - Beef Noodle Soup

1. Stage

Rinse bones and beef three times, then transfer to a large pot. Add 6 cups water and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a bare simmer, then remove from heat. Drain and discard water, then gently rinse bones and meat.

2. Stage

Return pot with bones and beef to medium-high heat and add 3 quarts water. Add radish, scallions, cinnamon, ginger, star anise pods, bay leaves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, salt, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, granulated sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and partially cover. Continue to simmer until meat is fork-tender, about 2 hours. 

3. Stage

Transfer beef and radish to a heatproof container. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Thinly slice beef and radish once completely chilled.

4. Stage

Keeping bones and spices in pot, continue to simmer 2 more hours. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups water and MSG, if using. Strain and reserve broth, discarding bones and spices.

5. Stage

In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.

6. Stage

Top with broth, a few slices of beef and radish, egg, if using, chili oil, scallions, and cilantro.

7. Stage

Transfer any remaining broth to clean glass jars and refrigerate for up to 10 days.