Beef Pares Mami
Forget your packet 2-minute noodles — the kids will love this, and you'll feel good knowing it’s actually nourishing.
This bowl is rich, and full of flavour. We’re talking slow braised beef in a sweet savoury soy broth, poured over egg noodles, and finished with fried garlic, fresh shallots, and a soft jammy egg.
It’s simple to make but feels a little bit fancy.
Perfect for rainy nights, Sunday cook ups, or those midweek dinners when everyone’s craving comfort food (but you still want to keep it wholesome).
Made with real ingredients, no shortcuts.
And yes, it tastes even better the next day
What is Beef Pares Mami?
“Pares” means “pair” in Filipino — it’s usually served as a trio of sweet soy-braised beef, garlic rice, and clear soup. This version combines it with Mami, a Filipino-Chinese noodle soup made with fresh egg noodles and a deeply savoury broth.
Together, they create the ultimate street style comfort food. Think rich beef flavour, garlicky depth, silky noodles, and that nostalgic hit of warmth.
Why You’ll Love This Version
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Wholefood ingredients – no MSG packets or shortcuts
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Slow-cooked beef = flavour bomb
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One pot for beef + broth = less washing up
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Family-friendly
- Seriously satisfying
Ingredients
For the beef:
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500g beef brisket or chuck, cubed
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1 onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
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½ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tsp cracked black pepper
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3 cups water
For the broth:
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3–4 cups beef stock or water (adjust to taste)
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2 star anise pods (optional but adds depth)
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Salt, to taste
To serve:
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400g fresh egg noodles or ramen noodles
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Fried garlic
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Spring onions, sliced
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Optional: blanched bok choy
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Calamansi or lemon wedges
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6-minute soft-boiled eggs
Method
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Add to the slow cooker: Soy, Fish Sauce, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Onion, garlic, star anise and ginger.
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Brown the beef: Add beef pieces or whole brisket into a hot pan and sear lightly on all sides.
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Low and slow: Add the brisket (or beef pieces) into the liquid in the slow cooker. Ensure you cook low an slow for 5-6 hours.
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Get Everything Ready To Plate Up: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and let rest. Add eggs to a pot of boiling water and cook for 6 minutes.
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Cook noodles: While the eggs are cooking. Add the noodles to the mixture in the slow cooker and let cook while you prepare other ingredients.
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Assemble bowls: Divide noodles into bowls, top with sliced beef, pour over broth, then finish with fried garlic, spring onions, and soft-boiled egg.
Tips & Variations
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Make it spicier: Add fresh chili or a spoonful of chili oil to each bowl.
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No noodles? Serve over garlic rice for the OG-style Pares experience.
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Meal prep win: The broth and beef keep well in the fridge for 3 days or freeze beautifully for a future quick dinner.
What Makes This Nourishing?
This dish is slow-cooked and made with real, wholefood ingredients. No additives, no mystery powders — just properly layered flavour from ingredients you know.
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Beef brisket gives you iron, zinc, and that rich collageny goodness when cooked slowly.
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Eggs add protein and healthy fats.
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Garlic, ginger, star anise all support digestion and immune health.
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Broth = gut-friendly, soul-warming comfort.
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Final Thoughts
This is one of those dishes that makes you slow down, sit, and just enjoy a bowl of something really good.
It’s warm, and hits every flavour note.
Your kids will be slurping noodles, and you’ll be pouring yourself another bowl — knowing you made it all from scratch.
If you try it, tag me @nourishonthefly so I can see your version! 🧡