Cilantro and Chili Tom Yum Soup with Beef and Mushrooms

Method

1. Stir chopped cilantro into the soup during the final simmering step. 1: Add additional chili paste during the final simmering step.
2. In a pot, combine water, chicken broth, lemongrass, and bring to a boil.
3. Add beef and cook until just done. Remove lemongrass.
4. Stir in mushrooms, fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, and sugar.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
6. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.