Beef lagman

Cookinero 17 December 2022

Beef lagman is cooked less often than lamb, but still this option has a right to exist. It can be assumed that such a version arose simply from hopelessness - in the case when the first meat was more accessible than the second. By the way, this is usually the case in the regions of central Russia: it is always easier to buy beef here than good lamb. Therefore, if you like lagman, use our recipe, which follows all the basic principles for preparing this wonderful dish. It turns out really tasty and very satisfying!

How to cook Beef lagman

Step 1

Beef lagman

Prepare noodles for lagman. Sift the flour with a pinch of salt through a fine sieve on the desktop in a slide? make an indentation at the top. Pour in 200 ml of water and knead the dough thoroughly (it should turn out cool).

Step 2

Beef lagman

Form the dough into a ball, grease with vegetable oil and leave for 15 minutes. Then knead the dough again, stretching and beating against the desktop (10 minutes). Leave for another 15 minutes.

Step 3

Beef lagman

Put the dough for lagman noodles on a working table, lightly dusted with flour, and roll it into a thin layer. Cut it into strips 8 cm wide, put in a bowl and cover with a damp towel so that they do not dry out.

Step 4

Beef lagman

Then take one strip with both hands by the edges, stretch and fold in half. Then stretch again and fold in four. To get very thin noodles, the dough is stretched and folded 4 times. Do the same with the remaining strips. Then cut them into strips to make noodles.

Step 5

Beef lagman

Bring the meat broth to a boil in a saucepan. Dip the lagman noodles into it. Boil for 2 minutes and drain in a colander. Then put in cold water for 1-2 minutes and place in a large plate.

Step 6

Beef lagman

Wash the beef and cut into small pieces. Peel the onion, carrot, radish and garlic, finely chop. Wash the sweet pepper and cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and partitions. Cut the pulp into cubes. Cut the tomatoes crosswise and dip in boiling water for 1 minute. Transfer to a sieve, clean. Finely chop the tomato pulp.

Step 7

Beef lagman

Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Fry onion, carrot, radish and sweet pepper on it for 5 minutes. Add beef, tomatoes and garlic. Stir and fry for 3 minutes.

Step 8

Beef lagman

Pour in 800 ml of water, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, close the pan and cook the lagman over low heat for 30 minutes. Put the noodles in a colander and pour over boiling water. Divide among deep plates. Pour in the soup and sprinkle with herbs. Serve lagman with beef on the table.

Beef lagman - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute homemade noodles with thick store-bought udon or fresh egg noodles to save time. Adjust cooking time according to package instructions.
Replace beef with hearty vegetables like mushrooms or tofu, and use vegetable broth. The rest of the cooking process remains the same.
Store noodles and soup separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the soup first, then add noodles to prevent sogginess.
Yes, freeze the soup portion for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat. Noodles are best cooked fresh to avoid texture changes.
Add red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil to the soup while cooking, or serve with hot sauce on the side for adjustable heat.
Pair with pickled vegetables, garlic naan, or a simple cucumber salad for added freshness and crunch.
Absolutely! Chicken thighs or breasts work well—adjust cooking time to ensure they’re fully cooked (about 20 minutes simmering).
After boiling, rinse them briefly in cold water and toss with a little oil. Keep them separate until ready to serve.
Use gluten-free flour blends for homemade noodles or opt for rice noodles or zucchini noodles (cook separately for best texture).

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