Hearty Beef Noodle Soup – Easy One-Pot Comfort Meal

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 Easy Homemade Noodle Soup with Tender Meat (Perfect for Meal Prep)

Looking for a cozy, filling dinner that won’t break your budget? This hearty beef noodle soup is rich in flavor, loaded with vegetables, and made in one pot. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weekdays or meal prep.


✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple ingredients & one-pot cooking

  • Budget-friendly and filling

  • Great for leftovers and freezing

  • Packed with protein and vegetables

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1/2 lb beef (stew meat or thinly sliced flank steak)

  • 5 cups beef broth

  • 1 cup egg noodles (or ramen, soba, or rice noodles)

  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp ginger (fresh or ground)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp oil (for searing meat)

  • Optional: green onions, chili flakes, lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef
    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. Sauté Veggies
    In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots for 3–4 minutes until softened.

  3. Add Broth & Simmer
    Pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and ginger. Add cooked beef back to the pot. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until beef is tender.

  4. Cook the Noodles
    Add noodles and cook for 5–7 minutes or according to package instructions until tender.

  5. Garnish & Serve
    Top with green onions, chili flakes, or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Use chicken or turkey instead of beef

  • Add leafy greens like spinach or bok choy in the last 2 minutes

  • Swap noodles with gluten-free rice noodles if needed

  • Make it spicy with sriracha or chili oil

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