Hearty Udon Noodle Soup with Beef Broth

Ingredients

• Beef broth (4 cups)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Mirin (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Beef sirloin (1/2 pound, thinly sliced)
• Udon noodles (8 ounces)
• Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)
• Baby bok choy (2 cups, roughly chopped)
• Green onions (1/2 cup, sliced (plus more for garnish))
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Once boiling, add the soy sauce, mirin, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the broth. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
4. Meanwhile, cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
5. In a separate pan, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
6. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
7. In the same pan, add the sliced mushrooms, chopped bok choy, and sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet vibrant.
8. To serve, divide the cooked udon noodles between two bowls.
9. Pour the hot beef broth over the noodles, ensuring they are well covered.
10. Top each bowl with the sautéed beef slices and vegetables, and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired.
11. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade udon noodle soup!