Description
Delicious Satay Beef Noodle Soup is a rich, comforting bowl made with tender beef, slurpable noodles, and a creamy, spicy peanut-coconut broth. Packed with bold Southeast Asian flavors, it’s hearty, warming, and perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste or chili paste
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 cups beef broth or stock
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 oz thinly sliced beef (sirloin, flank, or brisket)
- 8 oz egg noodles or rice noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch (for beef)
- Toppings: fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, lime wedges, chili slices or chili oil
Instructions
- Season beef with salt and pepper (and cornstarch if using). Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add peanut butter and stir until melted. Pour in coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and sugar.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add sliced beef to the broth and cook for 2–4 minutes until just done.
- Stir in lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- To serve, divide noodles into bowls, ladle broth and beef over top, and garnish with toppings of choice.
Notes
- Swap beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
- Use vegetable broth and omit fish sauce for a vegetarian version.
- Spice it up with chili oil or sriracha.
- Store broth and noodles separately to prevent sogginess.
- Add greens like spinach or bok choy for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
