Ingredients for Pho Bo Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
- Gingerroot
- Shallot
- Anise Seed
- Cinnamon Stick
- 2 lbs beef chuck
- Beef Broth
- Southeast Asian Fish Sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- Jalapeno Chile
- Thai Basil
- Fresh Cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- Sirloin Steaks
- Rice Vermicelli
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- Green Onion
- hoisin sauce (to taste)
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How to Make Pho Bo Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
- Wrap 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, 2 star anise, 4 shallots (halved), and 2 cinnamon sticks in two layers of cheesecloth. Tie securely with kitchen twine.
- In a large (10-quart) pot or Dutch oven, combine 2 lbs beef chuck, 8 cups beef broth, 2 1/2 cups water, 2 tbsp nuoc mam (fish sauce), 2 tbsp brown sugar, and the spice bundle.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, uncovered.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is fork-tender (approximately 2-3 hours).
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the beef chuck. Set aside to cool slightly, then refrigerate or freeze overnight.
- Once cooled, carefully skim off excess fat from the surface of the broth.
- Return the broth to a low simmer. Stir in 1/8 tsp salt and 2 tbsp more nuoc mam.
- While the broth simmers, prepare the garnishes: bean sprouts, thinly sliced red chilies, fresh basil leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, and lime wedges.
- Thinly slice the chilled beef chuck *across the grain* into 2-3 inch pieces.
- Prepare the rice noodles according to package directions.
- Add 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin to the simmering broth; cook just until lightly browned and still pink inside (about 1-2 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Divide cooked rice noodles among serving bowls.
- Top noodles with sliced beef chuck and sirloin, thinly sliced yellow onion, and chopped green onions.
- Ladle hot broth generously over the noodles and beef.
- Serve immediately with a platter of fresh garnishes (bean sprouts, chilies, basil, cilantro, and lime wedges), hoisin sauce, and sriracha (chili paste) for guests to customize to their liking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
121 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
50g
Carbs
3g
