Guriltai Shul (Ulaanbaatar Hearty Beef, Root Vegetable & Hand-Cut Noodle Soup) – Authentic Mongolia Recipe

Ingredients for Guriltai Shul (Ulaanbaatar Hearty Beef, Root Vegetable & Hand-Cut Noodle Soup) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender sliced beef or lamb, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups chewy flat wheat noodles, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with scallions
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Mongolia seasoning (garlic, cracked black pepper, fresh cilantro/dill)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and scallions for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in garlic, cracked black pepper, fresh cilantro/dill and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Mongolia's kitchen.
3. Add tender sliced beef or lamb and chewy flat wheat noodles, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in diced potatoes, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.