Northwestern Beef Soup
Chinese Chinese - Shaanxi and Northwestern

Northwestern Beef Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 500g beef brisket, cubed
  • • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • • 1 litre beef stock
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Sear the beef in the oil until browned on all sides.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion, tomato paste, and cumin.

3
Phase 3

Pour in the stock and simmer 60 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the potatoes and cook 20 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Finish with the chili flakes and salt.