Slow Cooker Ginger Beef Noodle Soup

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Recipe is by grace parisi, posted at foodandwine.com.

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Steps

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In a slow cooker , combine the meat with the broth , water , soy sauce , ginger , onion , garlic and star anise.

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Cover and cook on high for 4 hours , until the meat is tender.

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Transfer the meat to a plate and let cool slightly.

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Using 2 forks , pull the meat into thick shreds.

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Strain the broth , discarding the solids.

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Return the broth to the cooker.

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Add the shiitakes , scallions and shredded meat.

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Cook on high for 15 minutes , until the mushrooms are tender.

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Meanwhile , bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.

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Add the noodles and cook until al dente.

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Drain well.

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Add the noodles to the soup.

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Serve in deep bowls , passing the sesame or chili oil at the table.

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Ingredients

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beef chuck, beef broth, water, soy sauce, ginger, onion, garlic cloves, star anise, shiitake mushroom, scallions, chinese egg noodles, toasted sesame oil