Star Anise-Braised Beef Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

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Tender beef simmered with aromatic star anise and ginger, served with chewy egg noodles and fresh bok choy for a comforting bowl of savory goodness. This Taiwanese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, star anise, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 130 min Serves 4 Taiwanese cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds beef chuck
3 whole star anise
4 inches, thinly sliced ginger
4 cloves, minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 ounces egg noodles
2 cups, chopped bok choy
3 tablespoons, chopped green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1.5 pounds beef chuck cubes, 3 whole star anise, 4 inches ginger slices, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Add 4 cups water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 2: Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering gently for 120 minutes until beef is fork-tender, skimming any foam that rises.
Step 3: Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces egg noodles in a pot of boiling salted water for 8 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.
Step 4: Remove star anise and ginger from the pot. Add 2 cups chopped bok choy and simmer for 3 minutes until tender.
Step 5: Stir in the cooked noodles and heat through for 2 minutes. Divide among bowls and garnish with 3 tablespoons chopped green onions.