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Beef Pho Recipe

A delicious and aromatic Vietnamese noodle soup with tender beef and fresh herbs.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Broth

  • 2 lbs Beef bones
  • 1 Onion, halved
  • 3 inches Ginger, sliced
  • 5 Star anise
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Fish sauce

Noodles and Toppings

  • 1 lb Rice noodles
  • 1 lb Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 1 Lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup Fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, mint)
  • 2 Green onions, chopped
  • 1 Chili pepper, sliced

Instructions 

  1. 1. Roast the beef bones, onion, and ginger in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Transfer to a large pot, add water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam.
  3. 3. Add star anise, cinnamon, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 2 hours.
  4. 4. Strain the broth and return to the pot. Add fish sauce.
  5. 5. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
  6. 6. Divide noodles into bowls, top with raw beef slices, and pour hot broth over to cook the beef.
  7. 7. Serve with bean sprouts, lime wedges, fresh herbs, green onions, and chili pepper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Beef, Noodle Soup, Pho
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