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20-Minute Rare Beef Pho

Quick Vietnamese beef noodle soup with rare beef slices, fragrant broth, and a full tray of fresh herbs and condiments. Real pho in under 30 minutes using store-bought broth as your shortcut.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
32g
20-Minute Rare Beef Pho
comfortingfreshvietnamesebeeftendersoftSoupweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth and fish sauce to a boil in a large pot over high heat, about 4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    While broth heats, soak rice noodles in hot water until pliable, about 5 minutes, then drain.

  3. Step 3

    Cook drained noodles in the boiling broth for 2 minutes until tender, stirring gently to separate.

  4. Step 4

    Divide noodles and broth among four bowls, then immediately lay a handful of raw beef slices on top of each.

  5. Step 5

    Season with salt and white pepper to taste, then serve with herb tray, hoisin, and sriracha on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart minimum)
  • wooden spoon
  • four bowls
  • slotted spoon or spider strainer

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