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Beef Pho Recipe
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Beef Phở Recipe

After trying this flavorful recipe, you may find that Beef Phở is the comfort food you have been missing in your life.
Course Main Course
Cuisine vietnamese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
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Total Time 3 hours
Servings 4 servings
Calories 379kcal
Author Foodfaithfitness

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion halved and charred
  • 4- inch piece of ginger halved and charred
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 pound flank steak thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • Garnishes: fresh herbs cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce

Instructions

  • Char the onion and ginger under the broiler for about 7 minutes, until slightly blackened.
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  • Toast the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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  • In a large pot, add the beef stock, charred onion, ginger, toasted spices, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 hours.
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  • Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
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  • Strain the broth to remove solids, return to the pot, and keep warm.
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  • Assemble the phở by placing noodles in bowls, topping with raw beef slices, and ladling hot broth over the top to cook the beef.
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  • Serve with a plate of fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños. Offer hoisin and sriracha sauce on the side.
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Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1440mg | Potassium: 1182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg