Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Braised Eggs

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A comforting bowl of savory beef broth with tender noodles and richly marinated soft-boiled eggs, featuring the iconic flavors of Taipei street food. This asian-inspired soups ready in about 155 minutes pairs beef brisket, beef bone, dried shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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.

★ 4.0 (12 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 140 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine beef brisket, beef bone, dried shiitake mushrooms, onion (quartered), ginger (sliced), garlic (smashed), star anise, and cinnamon stick. Cover with 2 liters cold water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for 2 hours, skimming foam occasionally until broth is clear and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: After 2 hours, add soy sauce, rock sugar, and bok choy (chopped). Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until bok choy is tender. Remove meat and bones, shred beef, and return to broth.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, hard-boil eggs for 7 minutes, then shock in ice water. Peel and gently crack shells for marinating in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sugar for 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 3 minutes until al dente. Divide into bowls, top with shredded beef, marinated eggs, and spring onions (chopped). Ladle hot broth over everything and drizzle with sesame oil.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Braised Eggs take to make?

Total time is about 155 minutes (15 min prep + 140 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 Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Braised Eggs?

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 brisket from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Braised Eggs?

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 Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Braised Eggs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Braised Eggs?

Asian 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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