How to Make Vietnamese Beef Pho - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vietnamese Beef Pho is a flavorful and comforting noodle soup that is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine. It is a dish that has gained popularity all over the world for its rich and complex flavors, and for its versatility in accommodating a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, or vegan, there is a Pho recipe for you!

Pho is traditionally made with beef, but it can also be made with chicken, seafood, or tofu for a vegetarian or vegan twist. The key to a...

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Ingredients

  • 4 quarts beef broth
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings
  • 6 slices fresh ginger root
  • 1 lemon grass
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 pound sirloin tip, cut into thin slices
  • ½ pound bean sprouts
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages dried rice noodles
  • ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine broth, onion, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon, and peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Arrange bean sprouts, basil, mint, and cilantro on a platter with peppers and limes.
  • Soak noodles in hot water to cover until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Place equal portions of noodles into 6 large soup bowls; place raw beef on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Serve alongside hoisin, hot pepper, and fish sauces; pass platter with garnishes.
  • Nutrition

    528 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 2844mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 865mg