Chinese Beef Soup
Warm up with a bowl of this satisfying Chinese beef soup, where tender minced beef meets a tantalizing combination of ginger, garlic, and fresh scallions. Simmered to perfection, this comforting dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for any occasion. Dive in and experience a taste of tradition that will leave you craving more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- cilantro
- corn starch
- ground pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- sparred beef
- chicken bouillon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 beaten eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- sesame oil
- liquid starch
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- light soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Minced beef and blanch for 1 minute.
- 2
Add salt, chicken bouillon, blanched ingredients, liquid starch, and 2 beaten eggs.
- 3
Cook over low heat for 1 minute.
- 4
Add ground pepper and cilantro, then mix well.
- 5
Dish up and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blanch minced beef in boiling water for exactly 60-90 seconds to denature surface proteins and remove impurities while keeping the interior tender and preventing overcooking.timing60-90 seconds
- ✓Create liquid starch slurry at 1:3 ratio (1 part cornstarch to 3 parts cold water) and add it while stirring to prevent lumps from forming when starch granules gelatinize.technique1:3 ratio
- ✓Beat eggs to soft ribbon stage and drizzle them in a thin stream while stirring the soup in one direction to create silky egg ribbons instead of scrambled chunks.technique
- ✓Maintain soup temperature at 180-190°F when adding beaten eggs so proteins coagulate gently without curdling or becoming rubbery.timing180-190°F
- ✓Add fresh cilantro only in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve its volatile oils and prevent the herb from becoming bitter or losing its bright flavor.timing30 seconds
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Chinese Beef Soup
Warm up with a bowl of this satisfying Chinese beef soup, where tender minced beef meets a tantalizing combination of ginger, garlic, and fresh scallions. Simmered to perfection, this comforting dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for any occasion. Dive in and experience a taste of tradition that will leave you craving more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- cilantro
- corn starch
- ground pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- sparred beef
- chicken bouillon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 beaten eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- sesame oil
- liquid starch
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- light soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Minced beef and blanch for 1 minute.
- 2
Add salt, chicken bouillon, blanched ingredients, liquid starch, and 2 beaten eggs.
- 3
Cook over low heat for 1 minute.
- 4
Add ground pepper and cilantro, then mix well.
- 5
Dish up and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blanch minced beef in boiling water for exactly 60-90 seconds to denature surface proteins and remove impurities while keeping the interior tender and preventing overcooking.timing60-90 seconds
- ✓Create liquid starch slurry at 1:3 ratio (1 part cornstarch to 3 parts cold water) and add it while stirring to prevent lumps from forming when starch granules gelatinize.technique1:3 ratio
- ✓Beat eggs to soft ribbon stage and drizzle them in a thin stream while stirring the soup in one direction to create silky egg ribbons instead of scrambled chunks.technique
- ✓Maintain soup temperature at 180-190°F when adding beaten eggs so proteins coagulate gently without curdling or becoming rubbery.timing180-190°F
- ✓Add fresh cilantro only in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve its volatile oils and prevent the herb from becoming bitter or losing its bright flavor.timing30 seconds