Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles

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A comforting bowl of beef broth with rice noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs, simmered to perfection. This indonesian-inspired soups 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: Add sliced beef sirloin and cook for 2 minutes until just opaque. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
  4. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef sirloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Bekasi-Style Beef Soup with Rice Noodles?

Indonesian soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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