Beef Pho
Silky rice noodles in a fragrant broth spiked with star anise and cinnamon, topped with rare seared beef and fresh herbs. Real pho flavor without the 4-hour simmer.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a pot. Add star anise and cinnamon stick, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2
Meanwhile, soak rice noodles in hot water for 4 minutes until pliable, then drain.
Step 3
Stir fish sauce into the broth. Taste and adjust with more fish sauce or salt as needed.
Step 4
Divide noodles between two bowls. Pour hot broth over the noodles, then arrange raw beef slices on top.
Step 5
The hot broth will cook the beef to a gentle medium-rare. Serve immediately with fresh herbs and lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart minimum)
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- two bowls
- spoon
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