Lemongrass beef stew with noodles
This Thai beef builds coriander leaves, red chilli and beef into a weeknight-friendly meal you can have ready in about 75 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 9 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (5)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- 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.
You'll use: Pan · Saucepan · Food processor
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
- Brown Sugar
- white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
- Lime
- lemon
What to serve with Lemongrass beef stew with noodles
- Pad See Ew Chicken
- Thai Green Curry Chicken
- Pad Thai Seafood
- Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai) Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Lemongrass beef stew with noodles take to make?
About 75 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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