Pho Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds bone-in beef shank; 1 onion; 5 slices fresh ginger root; 1 pod star anise, whole; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles; 1/2 pound cooked beef sirloin, thinly sliced; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts; 6 sprigs cilantro

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot over medium heat, bring beef shank and 3 quarts water to a boil. Skim off foam. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 4 hours.
2
Preheat oven broiler. Place unpeeled whole onion under broiler until soft. Remove and peel.
3
Stir onion, ginger, anise, salt and fish sauce into beef mixture.
4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
5
Divide noodles into three serving bowls. Place cooked sirloin on top of pasta in bowls. Sprinkle green onions, bean sprouts and cilantro evenly in bowls. Strain beef broth and divide evenly between serving bowls, pouring over assembled ingredients. Serve at once.

1440

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds bone-in beef shank, 1 onion, 5 slices fresh ginger root, 1 pod star anise, whole, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pho

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