Description
Savory Vietnamese quick beef pho delivers complex flavors from tender meat and aromatic broth. Slurped noodles and fresh herbs create an authentic culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (0.23 kg) rib eye or flat iron steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 4 cups (32 fl oz or 946 ml) beef broth
- 4 oz (113 g) rice stick noodles
- 1 tbsp lime juice (from ½ lime)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2 whole star anise
- 4 whole cloves or 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in two pieces, or 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp coriander seeds or 1/8 tsp ground coriander
- bean sprouts
- thinly sliced onion
- sliced jalapeno
- Thai basil
- hoisin sauce
- sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Broth Preparation: In a large stock pot, merge beef stock and water over medium-high heat. Wrap whole spices in a cheesecloth bundle, securing with kitchen twine for effortless extraction and maximum flavor infusion.
- Flavor Development: Bring liquid to a robust boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing spices to permeate the broth with rich, aromatic complexity.
- Noodle Technique: Cook rice noodles to al-dente perfection, then rapidly rinse with cold water to halt cooking and prevent adhesion, creating a light, silky foundation.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Elevate broth’s profile by introducing fresh lime juice, subtle sweetness, and precise salt balance. Adjust seasonings to create a harmonious flavor symphony.
- Protein Integration: Gently cascade gossamer-thin beef slices into simmering liquid, allowing them to transform and cook within 10-20 seconds, maintaining tender texture.
- Assembly and Garnish: Pour steaming broth over prepared noodles, then artfully layer with crisp bean sprouts, vibrant green onions, spicy jalapeño slices, and aromatic basil leaves.
- Final Presentation: Serve immediately alongside traditional condiments like hoisin sauce and sriracha, empowering diners to customize their culinary journey.
Notes
- Spice Infusion Technique: Wrap whole spices in cheesecloth to create a concentrated flavor profile without loose spice fragments in the final broth.
- Noodle Preparation Tip: Rinse rice noodles immediately after cooking to prevent sticking and maintain a perfect al-dente texture.
- Beef Cooking Precision: Slice beef paper-thin and add to hot broth for just 10-20 seconds to achieve tender, delicately cooked meat without overcooking.
- Customization Option: Serve with additional condiments like hoisin and sriracha to let diners personalize their pho experience according to individual taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg