Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (High-Protein Bodybuilding)

Ingredients

• 200g Ground beef, 90% lean, raw
• 85g Instant ramen noodles, dry
• 100g Raw napa cabbage
• 80g Lion's mane mushroom
• 20g Sriracha chili sauce
• 15g Garlic, raw
• 30g Raw green onions
• 20g Raw jalapeno peppers, seeded
• 80g Raw bok choy

Method

1. 1Bring 480ml (2 cups) of water to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2While water heats, heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat (no oil needed). Add the 200g ground beef (90% lean) and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
3. 3Add the minced garlic (15g) and minced fresh ginger (about 10g) to the cooked beef. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Set aside.
4. 4Once the water boils, carefully add the instant ramen noodles (1 package, 85g) directly to the pot. Stir immediately to break apart and prevent clumping. Cook for 3 minutes until noodles are soft and pliable.
5. 5Add the cooked beef mixture to the pot with the noodles.
6. 6Stir in the sriracha chili sauce (20g) and soy sauce (about 15ml/1 tablespoon) directly into the broth. Mix well until the sauce is evenly distributed and the broth turns a rich reddish-brown color.
7. 7Add the diced raw bok choy (80g) and raw napa cabbage (100g) to the pot. These will wilt slightly in the hot broth while maintaining their texture—this should take about 1-2 minutes.
8. 8Add the diced raw jalapeno peppers (20g) and sliced lion's mane mushroom (80g). Stir to combine and cook for another 1 minute.
9. 9Taste the broth. Adjust spice level by adding more sriracha (if you like it hotter), or salt if needed.
10. 10Pour the entire contents into a large bowl. Garnish generously with the chopped raw green onions (30g), which will add a fresh onion bite to the spicy, savory broth.
11. 11Serve immediately while steaming hot. Eat the noodles and beef chunks with chopsticks or a fork, and drink the broth with a spoon.
12. 12**Tips for Best Results:**
13. 13- If the broth isn't hot enough when you add the vegetables, the beef won't stay properly cooked. Keep the heat medium-high throughout.
14. 14- Don't over-boil after adding vegetables—1-2 minutes is enough to soften them while keeping them crisp.
15. 15- For extra protein, consider adding a poached egg on top (adds ~6g protein).
16. 16- If you prefer less heat, reduce sriracha to 15g and add just 1 jalapeño instead of 2.
17. 17- Cook time can be reduced to 12 minutes if you're in a hurry post-workout.