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Pho Bo Recipe

Traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Broth

  • 2 lbs Beef bones preferably leg and knuckle bones
  • 1 Onion halved
  • 1 piece Ginger sliced
  • 5 Star anise
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Fish sauce

Noodles and Toppings

  • 1 lb Rice noodles dried
  • 1 lb Beef sirloin thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 1 bunch Thai basil
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • 1 Chili pepper sliced

Instructions 

  1. 1. Roast the beef bones, onion, and ginger in the oven at 400°F for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a large pot, add water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam.
  3. 3. Add star anise, cinnamon, salt, sugar, and fish sauce. Simmer for 2 hours.
  4. 4. Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Keep it hot.
  5. 5. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. 6. To serve, place noodles in bowls, top with raw beef slices, and pour hot broth over to cook the beef. Add bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, and chili pepper as desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Beef Noodle Soup, Pho
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