Vietnamese Beef Pho
A flavorful and comforting Vietnamese noodle soup made with tender beef and a rich broth.
Ingredients
- ●4-6 Beef bonespreferably oxtail or beef neck bones
- ●1 pound Beef brisket or chuckthinly sliced
- ●2 inches Gingersliced
- ●1 large Onionsliced
- ●2 Star anisewhole
- ●2 Cinnamon stickswhole
- ●2 tablespoons Fish sauceoptional
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauceoptional
- ●4 cups Beef brothpreferably homemade or low-sodium store-bought
- ●1 pound Rice noodlespreferably fresh
Instructions
- 1
Simmer the beef bones in a large stockpot over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the sliced ginger and onion to the pot and continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the star anise, cinnamon sticks, fish sauce, and soy sauce (if using) to the pot.
- 4
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the broth is rich and flavorful.
- 6
While the broth is cooking, slice the beef brisket or chuck into thin strips.
- 7
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
- 8
To assemble the pho, place a portion of noodles into a bowl, then add slices of beef and a ladle of hot broth.
- 9
Garnish with herbs, lime wedges, and chili sauce (if desired).
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!