Beef and Radish Soup

Beef and Radish Soup

This **Spicy Sichuan Beef Steak and Radish Soup** is a bold, aromatic dish that combines tender beef with the warmth of Sichuan spices and the freshness of white radish. The beef is first blanched, then pressure-cooked with dried chili peppers, star anise, ginger, bay leaves, and Sichuan peppercorns for deep, complex flavors. Soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt enhance the richness, while the radish adds a sweet, earthy balance. Finished with fresh cilantro to cut through the richness, this soup is hearty, fragrant, and perfect for cold days or whenever you crave a comforting yet spicy meal. Quick to prepare in a pressure cooker, it delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. A must-try for lovers of Sichuan cuisine!

60 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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beef steak
500g

The aromatics

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white radish
300g
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cilantro
as needed

The sauce & seasonings

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dried chili peppers
3-4 pieces
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star anise
2 pieces
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ginger
50g
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bay leaves
2 pieces
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Sichuan peppercorns
1 tsp
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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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cooking wine
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash the beef steak clean, cut it into pieces, and blanch it in boiling water for a few minutes. Then, take it out and drain the water.

2. Step 2

Put the beef steak into a pressure cooker, add dried chili peppers, star anise, ginger, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, salt, cooking wine, and enough water to cover the beef. Stir well, cover the lid, and cook over high heat until the steam comes out. Then, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 20-30 minutes.

3. Step 3

While waiting, peel and cut the white radish into pieces, and wash the cilantro clean for later use.

4. Step 4

After the pressure cooker releases the steam, add the white radish and continue cooking over medium heat for 10-20 minutes. Then, turn off the heat.

5. Step 5

After the pressure cooker releases the steam again, pour the contents into a soup bowl, put the washed cilantro on top (to absorb excess oil), and serve.

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