French Onion Beef Noodle Soup
This French onion beef noodle soup is deeply savory and aromatic, blending rich, slow-cooked onions with a spiced beef broth infused with star anise, cinnamon, and soy sauce. Tender noodles soak up the bold flavors, creating a comforting fusion of classic French onion soup and hearty beef ramen.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 lb. English-style bone-in beef short ribs cut into 2″ segments
- Kosher salt
- 6 scallions white and dark green parts separated
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 4 ″ piece ginger scrubbed, thinly sliced
- 6 star anise pods
- 2 3 ″ cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 tsp. black peppercorns
- 2 tsp. coriander seeds
- 1 cup dry white wine
- ½ cup or more low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 5 lb. onions about 10 medium, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. or more unseasoned rice vinegar
- 30 oz. fresh or 18 oz. dried ramen noodles I prefer Shin
Instructions
- Brown seasoned short ribs in batches, 12–14 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Sauté scallion whites, garlic, and ginger. Add spices. Deglaze with wine.
- Return beef to pot. Add soy sauce and water. Simmer 1½ hours.
- Caramelize onions in butter until golden, about 45 minutes.
- Shred beef. Strain broth and discard solids.
- Combine beef, broth, and onions. Simmer 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
- Cook noodles. Divide among bowls. Ladle soup over and top with scallion greens.