Cheater Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) Recipe

Name: Cheater Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 or 3 star anise; 2 spice cloves; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 3-inch cinnamon stick; 2 garlic gloves, peeled, smashed and sliced; 1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger peeled and cut in half lengthwise; 6 cups homemade or quality low-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 4 ounces dried rice noodles; 1/2 pound top loin steak, or any other steak, partially frozen and sliced very thin; 2 or 3 green onions, sliced thin; Handful of fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; Handful of fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 1/2 small onion, sliced very thin; 1 cup or so bean sprouts, rinsed; 1 lime, cut into wedges; Sriracha or Sambal Oelek chile paste (or both!); Hoisin sauce; Fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced thin; Fresh serrano pepper, sliced thin

Servings: persons

2 or 3 star anise
2 spice cloves
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
2 garlic gloves, peeled, smashed and sliced
1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger peeled and cut in half lengthwise
6 cups homemade or quality low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 ounces dried rice noodles
1/2 pound top loin steak, or any other steak, partially frozen and sliced very thin
2 or 3 green onions, sliced thin
Handful of fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Handful of fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/2 small onion, sliced very thin
1 cup or so bean sprouts, rinsed
1 lime, cut into wedges
Sriracha or Sambal Oelek chile paste (or both!)
Hoisin sauce
Fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced thin
Fresh serrano pepper, sliced thin

1
First off you should prep all your garnishes and steak and set them out on a large platter or board on the table.
2
Next, add the star anise, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and garlic to a dry Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Toast the ingredients, tossing around occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 or 3 minutes.
3
Add the beef broth, soy sauce, and lime juice. Bring up to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for about 30 or 40 minutes.
4
Meanwhile pour boiling water over the rice noodles in a glass bowl, cover, and soak the noodles for about 10 or 15 minutes. Drain the noodles and portion them and the steak into individual serving bowls.
5
When ready to serve, strain the broth then pour the simmering beef broth over the steak and noodles using a cup with a spout (such as a glass Pyrex measuring cup). Let each person add any or all garnishes to their bowl. I put everything in mine! I ate this with chopsticks alternating with a spoon, but you could use a fork and spoon instead.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 or 3 star anise, 2 spice cloves, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Cheater Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Cheater Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

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