---
title: "Tomato Beef Egg Drop Soup (番茄牛肉蛋花汤)"
description: "Tomato Beef Egg Drop Soup is a tangy, appetizing home-style soup with a tender, silky texture. Beef is rich in high-quality protein and iron, tomatoes provide lycopene and vitamin C, and eggs add lecithin. The method is simple and easy for beginners to master, usually ready for the table in about half an hour."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang/"
---

# Tomato Beef Egg Drop Soup

**番茄牛肉蛋花汤 · fān qié niú ròu dàn huā tāng**

> Time: 30 min · Difficulty: Medium · Calories: 262 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Soups](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/soup/) (汤羹)

Tomato Beef Egg Drop Soup is a tangy, appetizing home-style soup with a tender, silky texture. Beef is rich in high-quality protein and iron, tomatoes provide lycopene and vitamin C, and eggs add lecithin. The method is simple and easy for beginners to master, usually ready for the table in about half an hour.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 150 g Beef (牛肉) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose fresh beef tenderloin or marbled beef for a more tender, juicy texture.
- 1 piece Tomato (番茄) — per serving
  - Tip: Pick fully ripe red tomatoes for juicier flesh and a balanced sweet-and-sour taste.
- 1 piece Eggs (鸡蛋) — per serving
  - Tip: Use fresh free-range eggs for a richer yolk color.
- 2 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular table salt works fine.
- 0.5 g Ground pepper (胡椒粉) — per serving
  - Tip: White ground pepper is best for removing gamey flavors and boosting aroma.

### Optional

- to taste Scallion (葱)
  - Tip: Choose fragrant small scallions.
- 2-3 slices Ginger (姜)
  - Tip: Older ginger is more effective at removing gamey flavors.
- 2 cloves Garlic (蒜)
  - Tip: Garlic cloves should be plump and not sprouted.

## Tools

Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Stockpot, Seasoning bowl, Chopsticks

## Method (6 steps)

1. **Prep the Ingredients** — Cut the beef into thin slices, cut the tomatoes into small pieces, mince the scallions, slice the ginger, and mince the garlic.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Cutting the beef against the grain makes it more tender.
   - Tip: Score the tomatoes in a cross and blanch them to peel before cutting.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang/step_1.jpg)
2. **Marinate the Beef** — Place the beef in a bowl, add salt and ground pepper, and toss to combine. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
   - Duration: 20 min
   - Tip: Marinating removes the gamey flavor and lets the beef absorb the seasoning in advance.
   ![Step 2: Marinate the Beef](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang/step_2.jpg)
3. **Boil Water and Add the Ingredients** — Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the ginger slices and marinated beef slices, and cook until the beef changes color.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Adding the beef after the water is boiling locks in the juices.
   - Tip: Skim off any foam with a spoon if it appears.
   ![Step 3: Boil Water and Add the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang/step_3.jpg)
4. **Add the Tomatoes** — Add the cut tomato pieces and continue cooking until the tomatoes soften and release their juice.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Cooking the tomatoes a little longer makes the soup base more flavorful.
   ![Step 4: Add the Tomatoes](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang/step_4.jpg)
5. **Drizzle in the Egg** — Beat the eggs into a liquid, slowly pour them into the pot, and gently stir with chopsticks to form beautiful egg ribbons.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Don't stir vigorously right after adding the egg; wait until it sets slightly, then push it apart.
   ![Step 5: Drizzle in the Egg](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang/step_5.jpg)
6. **Season and Serve** — Add the remaining salt and ground pepper to season, sprinkle with scallions, and serve.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Adding the scallions last keeps them bright green and fragrant.
   ![Step 6: Season and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang/step_6.jpg)

## Tips

- Add a little vinegar or sugar to taste to adjust the sweet-and-sour balance.
- For a spicy kick, add some chili peppers or chili sauce to season.
- The thinner the beef slices, the shorter the cooking time and the more tender the texture.

## Overview image

![Tomato Beef Egg Drop Soup — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/soup_fan-qie-niu-rou-dan-hua-tang_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/soup/番茄牛肉蛋花汤.md

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