Beef Pho Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Beef Pho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds beef bones; 1 onion halved; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole star anise; 6 whole cloves; 1 1/2 inches ginger peeled and sliced; 15 whole black peppercorns; 12 ounces thin rice stick noodles; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 pound beef tenderloin thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts; 1/4 cup fish sauce plus additional, to serve, optional; 1/4 cup lime juice plus lime wedges, to serve; 1 cup thai basil leaves fresh; 1 cup cilantro leaves fresh; 3 red chili peppers long, sliced diagonally

Servings: persons

4 1/2 pounds beef bones
1 onion halved
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole star anise
6 whole cloves
1 1/2 inches ginger peeled and sliced
15 whole black peppercorns
12 ounces thin rice stick noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 pound beef tenderloin thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1/4 cup fish sauce plus additional, to serve, optional
1/4 cup lime juice plus lime wedges, to serve
1 cup thai basil leaves fresh
1 cup cilantro leaves fresh
3 red chili peppers long, sliced diagonally

1
For the beef stock, place all ingredients into a large stock pot and add 3 quarts cold water. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, occasionally skimming scum from surface. Cool stock in pot and strain into a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2
Scrape fat from surface of stock and discard. Place stock in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
3
Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover and let stand for 5 mins, until softened. Drain and cut into 5-inch lengths.
4
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet on high heat. Stir-fry beef for 1-2 mins, until seared.
5
Divide noodles, beef and bean sprouts among serving bowls. Stir fish sauce and lime juice into stock. Ladle stock into bowls. Top with basil, cilantro and chili pepper. Serve with lime wedges and additional fish sauce, if desired.

2231

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

146

Carbs

185

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 pounds beef bones, 1 onion halved, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole star anise, and more.

Yes, Beef Pho falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Pho

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