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Easy Pho at Home

Easy Pho at Home

Easy Pho at Home is a quick and flavorful version of the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, made with high-quality beef broth, charred aromatics, and fresh herbs, allowing you to enjoy restaurant-quality flavors in your own kitchen without the long cooking time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 large yellow onion (halved)
  • 3-inch piece fresh ginger (sliced into rounds)
  • 4-5 whole star anise
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2-3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar (or rock sugar)
  • 12 oz dried rice sticks (pho noodles)
  • 1 lb beef eye round or flank steak (thinly sliced)
  • Bean sprouts, fresh basil, lime, cilantro, jalapeno (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Char the onion halves and ginger slices under a broiler or gas flame until blackened in spots.
  2. Toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and coriander seeds in a dry pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour the beef broth into the pot with the spices, add the charred onion, ginger, fish sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Soak the rice noodles in hot water according to package instructions until tender, then drain.
  5. Slice the beef across the grain into paper-thin pieces.
  6. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Divide the cooked noodles among bowls, top with raw beef slices, and ladle hot broth over the top to cook the meat instantly.
  8. Serve immediately with fresh garnishes on the side.

Notes

To keep broth clear, avoid boiling vigorously. Rinse rice noodles after soaking to prevent sticking.