Pho Bo Kho
Braised beef in a rich, aromatic Vietnamese spice broth. Tender chunks of beef absorb star anise, cinnamon, and caramelized onion for deep, warming flavor—a one-pot dinner ready in 90 minutes.
- Total time
- 100 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Working in batches, sear beef without moving until dark brown on two sides, ~3 minutes per batch.
Step 2
Remove beef and set aside. Char onion halves cut-side down in the same pot until blackened, ~4 minutes per side.
Step 3
Return beef to pot. Add fish sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Step 4
Cover and simmer until beef is fall-apart tender, about 75–90 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 5
Discard cinnamon stick, star anise, and charred onion. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Serve hot in bowls with the spiced broth poured over the beef.
Tools you’ll need
- 5–6 quart Dutch oven or heavy pot with lid
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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