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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò)

Linh
A flavorful Vietnamese soup with tender beef, fresh herbs, and rice noodles.
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Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

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

Noodle and Toppings

  • 14 oz 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 Chili peppers, sliced

Instructions
 

  • 1. Roast the beef bones, onion, and ginger in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • 3. Add star anise, cinnamon, coriander seeds, sugar, fish sauce, and salt. Simmer for 90 minutes.
  • 4. Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Add the beef brisket and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove and slice thinly.
  • 5. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide among bowls.
  • 6. Top the noodles with sliced beef sirloin, brisket, and ladle the hot broth over. Serve with bean sprouts, lime wedges, fresh herbs, and chili peppers.

Notes

For a richer broth, simmer the bones for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 450kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 50gPROTEIN: 30gFAT: 15gSATURATED FAT: 5gCHOLESTEROL: 70mgSODIUM: 1200mgPOTASSIUM: 800mgFIBER: 3gSUGAR: 4gVITAMIN A: 500IUVITAMIN C: 20mgCALCIUM: 60mgIRON: 5mg
Keyword Beef Noodle Soup, Pho
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