If you enjoy a dish that is both nutritious and delicious, don’t miss out on the 3 recipes for beef ball soup with taro, vegetables, and mushrooms. Let’s get cooking and make this soup together!
1. Beef ball soup with enoki mushrooms
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beef ball soup with enoki mushrooms Serves 4
Ground beef 200 gr Enoki mushrooms 200 gr Basil 4 sprigs Shallots 2 bulbs (minced) Garlic 3 cloves (minced) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasonings a little (salt/ pepper/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose good ingredients
How to choose good beef
- Fresh, good beef is bright red in color, has fine texture, smells like beef, with fat that is light yellow and slightly firm, does not stick when pressed, has good elasticity and no unusual odor.
- Beef with grains like rice in the muscle, if they fall out when poked with a knife, is tapeworm, and should absolutely not be purchased.
- Do not choose beef that is slimy, has a foul smell, lacks elasticity, or has dark spots, with parts that are pale green. This may indicate beef that has been stored for a long time, or from sick or dead cows.
- It is advisable to buy a whole piece of meat rather than pre-sliced meat as it is harder to distinguish fresh quality.
How to choose fresh and delicious enoki mushrooms
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Choose mushrooms with packaging that clearly states the origin and quarantine certification. Additionally, you can check the product’s barcode to know its origin, such as South Korea (barcode 880), China (barcode from 690 to 695),…
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Fresh and delicious mushrooms have a bean pod shape, are still fresh, with firm caps, white and shiny color, stems that are not slimy or slightly brown, not crushed, and the base is not separated or crumbling.
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Preferably choose the newest production date printed on the packaging.
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How to make Beef Ball Soup with Enoki Mushrooms
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Marinate the beef
Add minced shallots and 1 teaspoon of pepper to the beef, and use your hands to mix well so that the seasoning is evenly absorbed into the meat. Then, use a tablespoon to scoop a portion of the beef into your hand and roll it into a nice round ball.
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Prepare the enoki mushrooms
Cut off the base of the mushrooms, then cut the mushrooms into two equal parts and separate each layer of mushrooms. Soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for 10 minutes, then rinse them 2 – 3 times with water and let them drain.
Tip: Be careful not to soak the mushrooms for too long, as this will cause them to absorb water, losing their sweetness and crunchiness.
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Making the broth
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot, when the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and fry until fragrant. When the garlic is golden, add 500ml of water and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
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Cooking the soup
When the water boils, add the enoki mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add the beef balls and cook for another 2 minutes, then add the basil and stir well, turn off the heat.
Tip: You should add the beef balls at the end to ensure the beef is just cooked and does not become tough or lose its sweetness
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Final product
The beef ball soup with enoki mushrooms has a chewy taste from the mushrooms, sweetness from the beef, and the aroma of basil, making it very nutritious, perfect for nourishing your family after a long, hard day.
2. Beef Ball Soup with Taro
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beef Ball Soup with Taro For 2 servings
Taro 250 gr Beef balls 150 gr Green onions A little Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices A little (salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh and non-starchy taro
- Choose round and even taro roots, shaped like chicken eggs, with rough skin, plenty of roots, and soil still clinging to the skin.
- Choose taro roots that are not too large or too small; when held, they feel light, indicating high starch content, resulting in a creamy texture when eaten.
- Choose taro with many indentations; the more indentations there are, the creamier and tastier the taro will be.
How to choose delicious chewy beef balls
- To buy delicious chewy beef balls, you should purchase those with clear production packaging.
- When buying, observe the inside; good beef balls should not be slimy or have dark spots.
- Avoid buying beef balls of unclear origin or source.
- You can easily find beef balls in large markets, reputable food stores nationwide like TasteVN or on e-commerce websites.
- If you have time, you can also make beef balls at home following the recipe below!
How to prepare Taro Beef Ball Soup
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Prepare taro
After buying taro, leave the dry skin on, then peel it clean, soak it in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then take it out and rinse under running water, scrubbing each tuber carefully to remove all dust and dirt.
Tips for cleaning taro without itching- Method 1: When buying taro, do not wash it first; leave it whole and use dry hands to peel the taro and soak it in diluted salt water immediately after peeling to remove the substances that cause itching.
- Method 2: Use nylon gloves or cloth gloves when preparing taro to minimize contact with the itching substances. However, with this method, you will find it difficult to grip and it will take more time to peel.
- Method 3: Wrap the taro in aluminum foil and put it in the oven for about 2 – 3 minutes to let the sticky layer melt away.
Cut the taro in half. If any tuber is large, you can cut it into quarters.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the green onions, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Let the beef balls thaw, wash them thoroughly, and then cut them in half.
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Cook the soup
Place a pot on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then heat it up. Once the oil is hot, add the green onion tops to sauté until fragrant.
When fragrant, add the taro and stir-fry for about 3 – 5 minutes. Add about 700ml of water (3/4 bowl of water) and bring to a boil over medium heat for 20 minutes until the taro is tender.
When the taro is cooked, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and the beef balls into the pot and cook for 2 – 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Finally, add the green onions and turn off the heat.
Tip: To check if the taro is cooked, you can use chopsticks or a skewer to poke into the taro; if you can easily slide the chopsticks through, the taro is done.
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Final Product
The taro ball soup is delicious and incredibly easy to make, ready to serve you! The taro is very creamy, cooked soft and blended with the flavor of the beef balls, truly an irresistible dish.
You can enjoy the soup with white rice or stir-fried vegetables, both are appealing and tasty.
3. Beef Ball Soup with Vegetables
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
How to prepare Beef Meatball Soup with Vegetables
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Prepare Shiitake Mushrooms
To make the dish more visually appealing, you can carve star or cross shapes on the surface of the mushrooms, then soak them in warm water and wash them clean.
Safe cleaning methods for fresh shiitake mushrooms:
- Method 1: Use a knife to cut off any dirty roots (if any), then boil the mushrooms in boiling water for about 3 minutes, and drain.
- Method 2: You can soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 1 – 2 minutes to clean off all dirt and sawdust, then rinse with cold water and cut off the root part of the mushrooms and wash again, then drain. Alternatively, use rice washing water to eliminate the pungent smell of mushrooms and help them retain their natural flavor.
- Method 3: After cutting off the dirty soil from the roots, soak them in diluted salt water for 2 minutes, then rinse with water.
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Prepare Corn and Carrots
Peel the carrots, wash them clean, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Remove the corn husk, clean the silk, and then cut it into sections.
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Prepare Beef Meatballs
Wash the beef meatballs thoroughly, then cut them in half or slice them according to your preference.
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Cook the soup
Add the bone broth to a pot and bring it to a boil, then add the corn, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and beef balls to cook together. Season the soup with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, then cover and simmer the vegetables until soft for 10 minutes.
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Final product
Serve the soup in a bowl, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, and enjoy the sweet and refreshing taste of the broth, crispy beef balls, and fresh vegetables.
It looks complicated, but the 3 dishes beef ball soup with taro, mushrooms and vegetables are so simple and delicious, right? Wishing you success!
*Source of images and recipes from the YouTube channel TasteShare and Cook N Eat Vietnam Food
