Lemongrass beef stew with noodles

Name: Lemongrass beef stew with noodles
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped Ginger; 2 chopped Garlic Clove; 3 Lemongrass Stalks; 2 tblsp Coriander Leaves; 2 sliced Red Chilli; 2 tblsp Vegetable Oil; 250g Beef; 2 tblsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Five Spice Powder; 1 tsp Brown Sugar; 400ml Beef Stock; 100g Rice Noodles; To serve Lime

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Make Lemongrass beef stew with noodles once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around under an hour, and it serves 4. Low and slow is the secret — the longer simmer lets chopped ginger soften and the flavours deepen. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.

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Level Medium

Ingredients

Method

Put the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, coriander and 1 chilli in a food processor, then pulse until puréed. Heat the oil in a pan over a low heat. Add the purée and cook for 5 mins. Stir in the beef, soy, five-spice, sugar and stock. Put on a lid and bring to the boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1 hr 15 mins. Remove the lid and cook for a further 15 mins until the beef is tender.
Just before serving, prepare noodles following pack instructions. Drain well, then divide between 2 bowls and spoon over the beef stew. Serve sprinkled with the remaining chilli and coriander leaves, with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Tips for the best Lemongrass beef stew with noodles

For a milder version, remove the chilli seeds; for more heat, add them at the start so the oil picks it up.
Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.

Variations

Swap the beef for lamb or mushrooms or lentils — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
Mild version: halve the chilli and finish with a spoon of yoghurt or cream to soften the heat.
Slow cooker: brown everything first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours instead of simmering.

Serving ideas

Best with fresh berries on the side and a little whipped cream.

Storage

Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Lemongrass beef stew with noodles recipe medium to make?

It is rated medium: 13 ingredients and 2 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.

Can I make Lemongrass beef stew with noodles ahead of time?

Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.

What can I substitute for chopped ginger?

Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.

Recipe data via TheMealDB — source