Gluten-Free Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Dive into the comforting, aromatic world of *Gluten-Free Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)*, a soulful dish that brings the essence of Vietnam to your table without compromising dietary needs. This recipe features a deeply flavorful broth, simmered for hours with beef bones, charred ginger, and a fragrant medley of spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Packed with tender slices of brisket and silky gluten-free rice noodles, it’s garnished with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and jalapeños for a vibrant finish. Perfect for cozy evenings or when you’re craving something warm and nourishing, this pho is naturally gluten-free, ensuring it’s a hearty and wholesome option for everyone. Pair it with optional hoisin sauce and sriracha for that signature sweet and spicy kick!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:330 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef bone or oxtail
• 10 cups Water
• 0.5 pound Beef brisket
• 3 inches Ginger
• 1 large Onion
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 2 whole Star anise
• 4 whole Cloves
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
• 0.25 cup Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 piece Rock sugar
• 14 ounces Gluten-free rice noodles
• 1 pound Beef sirloin
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 sliced Scallions
• 2 cups Bean sprouts
• 1 handful Thai basil
• 1 sliced into wedges Lime
• 1 sliced Jalapeño pepper
• 0 (optional for serving) Hoisin sauce
• 0 (optional for serving) Sriracha

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the beef bones or oxtail under cold water and place in a large stockpot. Cover with water and bring to a boil for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Pour off the water and thoroughly rinse bones under cold water.

Step 2

Return cleaned bones to the pot and add 10 cups of fresh water. Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 3

While the bones simmer, char the ginger and onion by placing them directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until blackened, turning occasionally. Rinse off the charred skin and add to the pot.

Step 4

Add beef brisket to the pot, along with cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and coriander seeds. Simmer uncovered for approximately 3 hours.

Step 5

After 3 hours, remove the brisket and set aside. Continue simmering the broth for 2 more hours.

Step 6

Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot to remove solids. Add fish sauce, salt, and rock sugar to the broth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Soak rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes to 1 hour until softened, then drain.

Step 8

Chill the beef sirloin in the freezer for 15 minutes to slightly firm. Thinly slice the beef against the grain.

Step 9

To serve, bring the strained broth back to a boil. In another pot, bring water to a boil and cook rice noodles for about 1 minute until tender. Drain immediately.

Step 10

Divide noodles among serving bowls. Top with slices of brisket and raw sirloin. Pour the hot broth over the top, which will cook the raw sirloin slices.

Step 11

Garnish with cilantro, scallions, bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, and jalapeño slices. Serve with hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5183.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5237.6

Total Fat 287.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 1256.8mg	0%
Sodium 15697.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 289.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 54.8g
Protein 378.1g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 856.5mg	0%
Iron 55.9mg	0%
Potassium 6043.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 22.0%