20-Min Pho Bo Vien — Beef Meatball Soup
Vietnamese beef meatball pho with aromatic broth, fresh herbs, and all the classic toppings. Ready in 20 minutes—no slow-simmering required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Form ground beef into 12–16 small meatballs (about 1 inch each). Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add fish sauce and stir to combine.
Step 3
Gently drop meatballs into boiling broth. Simmer until they float and cook through, about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Divide rice noodles between two bowls. Ladle hot broth and meatballs over noodles.
Step 5
Top with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and jalapeño slices. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart minimum)
- spoon for forming meatballs
- ladle
- two serving bowls
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