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Authentic Homemade Beef Pho A Flavorful Journey to Vietnam

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Discover the authentic homemade beef pho recipe with rich broth, tender beef, and fresh, flavorful toppings

Ingredients

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  • Aromatics:
  • 2large onions, halved
  • 5 ozginger, sliced in half
  • Spices:
  • 10star anise
  • 4cinnamon sticks
  • 4cardamom pods
  • 3whole cloves
  • 1 ½ tbspcoriander seeds
  • Beef and Bones:
  • 3lb beef brisket
  • 2lb meaty beef bones
  • 2lb marrow bones (leg or knuckle), cut to expose marrow
  • 15 cups(3.75 quarts) water
  • Seasoning:
  • 2 tbspwhite sugar
  • 1 tbspsalt
  • 3 tbspfish sauce
  • Noodle Soup (per bowl):
  • 1.5 ozdried rice noodles (or4 ozfresh rice noodles)
  • 1 ozraw beef tenderloin, very thinly sliced
  • 3–5slices of cooked brisket
  • Toppings (optional):
  • Handful of bean sprouts
  • 3–5sprigs of Thai basil
  • 3–5sprigs of cilantro (or extra basil)
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced red chili
  • Hoisin sauce
  • Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Prepare Aromatics:
  2. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat until smoking.
  3. Place halved onions and sliced ginger cut-side down. Char for a few minutes on each side until blackened. Remove and set aside.
  4. Toast Spices:
  5. In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and coriander seeds for 3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
  6. Prepare Bones and Meat:
  7. Rinse beef bones and brisket under cold water.
  8. Place them in a large stock pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse both the bones and brisket under running water.
  9. Make the Broth:
  10. Clean the stock pot and add 15 cups of water. Bring it to a boil.
  11. Add the rinsed bones, brisket, charred onions, ginger, and toasted spices. Stir in sugar and salt. Ensure the water just covers the ingredients.
  12. Cover and simmer for 3 hours. Remove the brisket (it should be tender), let it cool, and refrigerate.
  13. Simmer the broth uncovered for an additional 40 minutes.
  14. Strain the broth through a fine sieve into another pot, discarding the solids. You should have about 10 cups of broth.
  15. Stir in the fish sauce and adjust salt and sugar to taste. The broth should be rich, fragrant, and slightly sweet.
  16. Assemble the Pho Bowls:
  17. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, just before serving.
  18. Place cooked noodles into bowls, add slices of brisket and raw beef tenderloin.
  19. Ladle 14 oz of hot broth over the ingredients to cook the raw beef to medium-rare.
  20. Serve:
  21. Offer toppings like bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, lime wedges, chili slices, hoisin sauce, and sriracha on the side for customization.
  22. Details:
  23. Prep Time: 30 minutes
  24. Cook Time: 4 hours
  25. Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  26. Category: Soup, Main Course
  27. Nutrition: Approximate per serving
  28. Servings: 6 bowls
  29. Calories: 400 per bowl
  30. This classic beef pho recipe delivers authentic flavors right to your kitchen, making it perfect for a comforting and hearty meal!

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