Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

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A comforting bowl of beef broth with rice noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs, simmered to perfection. This Indonesian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, rice noodles, beef broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Indonesian cuisine 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz beef sirloin
4 oz rice noodles
4 cups beef broth
2 cups bean sprouts
4 kaffir lime leaves
1-inch piece galangal
2 stalks lemongrass
2 tbsp fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Thinly slice 8 oz beef sirloin against the grain. Trim and slice 1-inch galangal and 2 lemongrass stalks into thin rounds. Place in a pot with 4 cups beef broth, 4 kaffir lime leaves, and 1-inch galangal slice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Add 2 cups bean sprouts and 4 oz rice noodles to the broth. Cook for 5 minutes until noodles are tender but still firm.
Step 3: Add sliced beef sirloin and cook for 2 minutes until just opaque. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
Step 4: Discard kaffir lime leaves and galangal. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, with extra bean sprouts on the side.