Tomato Beef Egg Drop Soup

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   食材改刀

   Cut the beef into thin slices, cut the tomatoes into small pieces, mince the scallions, slice the ginger, and mince the garlic.

   将牛肉切成薄片，番茄切成小块，葱切葱花，姜切片，蒜剁成蒜泥。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Cutting the beef against the grain makes it more tender.牛肉逆着纹路切会更嫩
   • 💡 Score the tomatoes in a cross and blanch them to peel before cutting.番茄可以先划十字烫皮后再切块
   
2. 2

   Marinate the Beef

   牛肉腌制

   Place the beef in a bowl, add salt and ground pepper, and toss to combine. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.

   牛肉放入碗中，加入盐和胡椒粉抓匀，静置腌制 15-20 分钟。

   ⏱20 min

   • 💡 Marinating removes the gamey flavor and lets the beef absorb the seasoning in advance.腌制可以去除腥味并让牛肉提前入味
   
3. 3

   Boil Water and Add the Ingredients

   煮开水并下料

   Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the ginger slices and marinated beef slices, and cook until the beef changes color.

   锅中加水烧开，放入姜片和腌制好的牛肉片，煮至牛肉变色。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Adding the beef after the water is boiling locks in the juices.水开后再下牛肉可以锁住肉汁
   • 💡 Skim off any foam with a spoon if it appears.如有浮沫可以用勺子撇去
   
4. 4

   Add the Tomatoes

   加入番茄

   Add the cut tomato pieces and continue cooking until the tomatoes soften and release their juice.

   加入切好的番茄块，继续煮至番茄变软出汁。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Cooking the tomatoes a little longer makes the soup base more flavorful.多煮一会儿番茄，汤底味道会更浓郁
   
5. 5

   Drizzle in the Egg

   淋入蛋液

   Beat the eggs into a liquid, slowly pour them into the pot, and gently stir with chopsticks to form beautiful egg ribbons.

   鸡蛋打散成液，缓慢倒入锅中，同时用筷子轻轻搅拌形成漂亮的蛋花。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Don't stir vigorously right after adding the egg; wait until it sets slightly, then push it apart.蛋液下锅后不要立即剧烈搅拌，等稍微定型后再推开
   
6. 6

   Season and Serve

   调味出锅

   Add the remaining salt and ground pepper to season, sprinkle with scallions, and serve.

   加入剩余的盐和胡椒粉调味，撒上葱花即可出锅。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Adding the scallions last keeps them bright green and fragrant.葱花最后放可以保持色泽翠绿和香味