Hand-Pulled Noodle Soup with Beef and Root Vegetables
A hearty Tibetan soup featuring hand-pulled noodles in a savory broth with tender beef and seasonal root vegetables, perfect for chilly days. This Asian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs beef broth, beef, hand-pulled noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces beef
- 12 ounces hand-pulled noodles
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium turnips
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, bring 4 cups beef broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add 8 ounces thinly sliced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned but not tough.
- Step 2: Add 2 medium julienned carrots, 1 medium julienned turnip, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon minced ginger to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Step 3: While vegetables cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 ounces hand-pulled noodles for 6-8 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Step 4: Stir 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil into the simmering broth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add drained noodles and simmer for 2 minutes to heat through.
- Step 5: Divide into bowls, garnish with 4 tablespoons chopped green onions, and serve immediately.









