Vietnamese Beef Pho

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This lemongrass pho is served with a plate full of fresh garnishes and various sauces, allowing each person to customize the soup to their taste. The soup is somewhat unusual because the thinly sliced beef is cooked directly in the serving bowl when the boiling broth is poured over top. By the time you garnish your soup, it will be cooked.

Submitted by Maryellen
Updated on March 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 quarts beef broth

  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings

  • 6 slices fresh ginger root

  • 1 stalk lemongrass

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • 1 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves

  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

  • 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings

  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages dried rice noodles

  • 1 pound sirloin tip, cut into thin slices

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce

  • ½ tablespoon hoisin sauce

  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. Combine broth, onion, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon stick , and peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

  2. When broth has simmered for 45 minutes, soak noodles in a bowl filled with hot water to cover until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.

  3. Meanwhile, arrange bean sprouts, basil, mint, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges on a platter.

  4. Divide the drained noodles among six large soup bowls; place raw beef slices on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Serve alongside the platter of toppings and garnish with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

Recipe Tip

The beef should be very thinly sliced, almost see-through. You might want to have a butcher slice it for you.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

528 Calories
14g Fat
73g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 528
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 2844mg 124%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 865mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.