3 chef beef noodle Recipes

oxtails , cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces and trimmed of fat, gingerroot, unpeeled (3 inch), onion, halved and unpeeled, nuoc nam (fish sauce), whole star anise, cinnamon sticks, fennel seed, bay leaves, rice noodles (1/4 inch), scallions, sliced thin, tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, parsley, roughly chopped, basil , whole fresh plants, mung bean sprouts, limes, cut into wedges and red chile paste (optional) or 3 large sliced fresh hot chili peppers (optional), filet mignon , trimmed of fat and sliced very thin

extra virgin olive oil, beef chuck roast (well trimmed & cut into 2 inch cubes ), diced onions, quartered mushrooms, flour, fresh garlic, minced, tomato puree, fresh thyme, minced, brown sugar, chardonnay wine, beef stock, salt, black pepper, sour cream, chopped chives