Mindanao-Inspired Spiced Beef Miki Noodles

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Chewy homemade miki noodles served in a savory spiced beef broth with fragrant local spices, a comforting bowl from Mindanao’s rich culinary heritage. This filipino-inspired noodles ready in about 115 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, egg, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large egg
• 1/2 cup, plus extra for dough water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 large diced onion
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 6 cups water (for broth)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 stalks sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Make a well and crack in 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup water. Mix and knead for 10 minutes, adding a little extra water if dough is too dry, until smooth and elastic. Cover with a towel and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 1/4-inch wide strips for miki noodles. Set aside on a floured tray.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced large onion, and 1 tbsp minced ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for 5 minutes. Pour in 6 cups water, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick, and 3 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Remove cinnamon stick and peppercorns. Add freshly cut noodles to the broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until noodles are tender but firm.
6. Step 6: Ladle noodles and beef broth into bowls, garnish with 2 sliced green onion stalks, and serve hot.