15-Min Pho with Rare Beef & Fresh Herbs
Quick-simmered broth built on beef bouillon and star anise, finished with paper-thin rare beef that cooks in the bowl. Topped with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and lime for that authentic pho punch in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
Step 2
Add beef bouillon paste, star anise, and fish sauce. Stir until bouillon dissolves, ~1 minute.
Step 3
Add rice noodles and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
Step 4
Divide noodles and broth among four bowls.
Step 5
Slice frozen beef as thin as possible (use a sharp knife or partially thaw first). Lay slices over hot broth—they'll cook from residual heat.
Step 6
Top each bowl with bean sprouts and fresh herbs. Squeeze lime over top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart minimum)
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- four soup bowls
- spoon for stirring
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
