Week 2: Spicy Beef and Bean Sprout Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef steak
• 16 ounces bean sprouts
• 1/2 small onion, sliced
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp chili sauce
• 1 strip dried sea kelp (kombu)
• 6 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Slice the beef into thin strips and place in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, sesame oil, dash of salt and pepper, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.

 
2. Bring a heavy bottom pan to medium heat. When it's hot, add the beef.

 
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3. When beef starts to brown, add the sliced onions and cook for a couple minutes.

 
4. Add the chili sauce and mix well.

 
5. Pour in water and add the dried sea kelp. Bring to a boil.

 
6. Reduce heat to low and use a spoon to scoop out any brown foam that forms on top.

 
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7. Remove the sea kelp.

 
8. Add the bean sprouts to the pot, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

 
9. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir well. Add salt and pepper if needed, then serve.