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Vietnamese Beef Pho

This Vietnamese Beef Pho features lemongrass and customizable garnishes, with thinly sliced beef cooked in the broth. A flavorful and aromatic dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 528 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • bowls
  • Platter

Ingredients
  

  • 4 quarts beef broth
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings
  • 6 slices fresh ginger root
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 package bean sprouts (8 ounce)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • 2 packages dried rice noodles (8 ounce)
  • 1 pound sirloin tip, cut into thin slices
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Instructions
 

  • Combine broth, onion, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • When broth has simmered for 45 minutes, soak noodles in a bowl filled with hot water to cover until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, arrange bean sprouts, basil, mint, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges on a platter.
  • Divide the drained noodles among six large soup bowls; place raw beef slices on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Serve alongside the platter of toppings and garnish with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

Notes

The beef should be very thinly sliced, almost see-through. You might want to have a butcher slice it for you.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 27gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 2844mgPotassium: 865mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Asian Cuisine, Beef Pho, Comfort Food, Lemongrass Pho, Pho, Vietnamese Soup
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