Thai Beef Soup with Coconut Milk | Soups and Stews | Umami

Ingredients

• 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.