Thai Beef Soup with Coconut Milk

Ingredience

Thai Beef Soup with Coconut Milk

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours

Ingredients:

1lb (450g) beef stew meat or sirloin, thinly sliced

1 tosp vegetable oil

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

1-2 Thai red chilies, sliced (adjust to heat preference)

1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped into 2-inch pieces

4 cups beef broth

1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

2 tosp fish sauce

1 tosp soy sauce

1 tsp brown sugar or palm sugar

• 1-2 kaffir lime leaves (optional)

• 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced

• 1 cup baby bok choy or spinach

• Juice of 1 lime

• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

• Cooked jasmine rice or rice noodles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sear the beef:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add the beef and sear until browned on all sides.

Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté aromatics:

In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger, chilies, and lemongrass. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Simmer broth:

Add the beef back in, followed by the beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours (or until beef is tender).

4. Add coconut milk & seasoning:

Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.

5. Add vegetables:

Add mushrooms and bok choy (or spinach).

Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

6. Finish with lime juice:

Add fresh lime juice to balance flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Serve:

Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serve with rice or rice noodles if desired.