Bok Choy and Beef Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin (1 pound, thinly sliced)
• Bok choy (4 cups, chopped)
• Rice noodles (8 ounces)
• Beef broth (6 cups)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Lime (1, juiced)
• Fresh cilantro (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Green onions (1/2 cup, sliced)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn them.
3. Increase the heat slightly and add the thinly sliced beef sirloin. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the beef is browned but not fully cooked through.
4. Pour in the beef broth and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes to develop the flavors.
6. While the soup simmers, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. Add the chopped bok choy to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the bok choy is wilted and tender.
8. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls.
10. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles, ensuring each bowl gets a generous amount of beef and bok choy.
11. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over each bowl for a zesty kick.