Minced Beef with Cilantro Soup

Minced beef with cilantro soup is a hearty blend of tender ground beef, silky tofu, and vibrant herbs, all simmered in savory chicken stock for a comforting bowl. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it's a cozy dish you'll want to savor.

Course Soup

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword cilantro soup, comfort food, easy recipe, healthy meal, minced beef

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings -8 servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

½ lb lean ground beef
1 530g soft tofu, drained and cut into small cubes
¼ cup cornstarch
2 eggs lightly beaten
2/3 cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 284ml can sliced mushrooms, drained and diced (optional)
8 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste

Beef marinade

2 tsp rice wine
1 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp sugar

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the marinade and ground beef; mix well. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Bring the chicken stock to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and add the marinated ground beef. Cook for 2 minutes, using chopsticks to break up any lumps.
Add tofu, cilantro, green onions and diced mushrooms (if using) to the soup. Stir and season to taste.
In a small bowl, dissolve ¼ cup cornstarch in ¼ cup water. Slowly add the mixture to the soup, stirring until the soup thickens.
Remove from heat and immediately pour in beaten egg in a steady stream to form flower patterns on the surface.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from chinesesouppot.com

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