Soup (Asian Beef & Noodle)

By chefbobby

Assertive ginger,fish sauce,five-spice powder and ramen noodles produce a flavor-packed one-dish meal in only 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 8 Cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger,grated
• 2 garlic cloves,minced
• 2 Tbsp fish sauce
• 1/2 Tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 4 (3oz) pkgs ramen noodles,broken into large pieces,seasoning packets discarded
• 1 small flank steak (about 1Lb),cut lengthwise into thirds and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
• 1/2 medium head Napa cabbage,sliced thin crosswise (about 4 Cups)
• 1/4 Cup fresh cilantro,finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1)Bring broth,ginger,garlic,fish sauce and five-spice powder to boil in Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors meld,about 10 minutes.

2)Add noodles to simmering broth and cook,stirring occasionally,until nearly tender,about 2 minutes. Stir in beef and cabbage and simmer until cabbage is wilted and beef is cooked through,about 2 minutes. Add cilantro. Serve.