Vietnamese Pho

Name: Vietnamese Pho
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups Beef broth; 200g Rice noodles; 250g Beef sirloin, thinly sliced; 3 Star anise; 1 Cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 cup Bean sprouts; for serving Thai basil, lime, hoisin

Fragrant Vietnamese beef noodle soup with star anise, cinnamon broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs.

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45 minMedium3 servings

Nutrition per serving

380

Calories

28g

Protein

42g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Ingredients

6 cupsBeef broth
200gRice noodles
250gBeef sirloin, thinly sliced
3Star anise
1Cinnamon stick
2 tbspFish sauce
1 cupBean sprouts
for servingThai basil, lime, hoisin

Instructions

1
Toast star anise and cinnamon in a dry pot until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2
Add beef broth, fish sauce, and a little sugar. Simmer 30 minutes for deep flavor.
3
Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Divide among bowls.
4
Strain broth. Bring back to a rolling boil.
5
Place raw beef slices over noodles — the hot broth will cook them instantly. Ladle broth over.
6
Serve with bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, hoisin, and sriracha on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories380

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g13%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 75mg25%

Sodium 680mg30%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Dietary Fiber 8g29%

Sugars 6.3g

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 45 mgIron 4.2 mg

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

💡 Tips for Vietnamese Pho

• Blend half the soup for a creamy texture while keeping some chunks.
• Rinse rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
• Save a cup of pasta water — the starch helps bind sauces.
• Roll citrus on the counter before juicing to get more juice out.

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