Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Immerse yourself in the comforting, aromatic flavors of **Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)**—a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. This soul-warming dish features a deeply flavorful broth crafted from roasted beef bones and fragrant spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, slowly simmered to perfection over hours. Topped with tender slices of beef brisket and delicately cooked sirloin, the soup is paired with silky rice noodles and garnished with fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of zesty lime. Whether served with spicy sriracha or sweet hoisin sauce, this iconic Vietnamese soup is an unforgettable blend of savory, aromatic, and tangy flavors that make for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for a weekend cooking adventure, Pho Bo will transport you to the bustling streets of Hanoi with every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef bones
• 1 pound Beef brisket
• 0.5 pound Beef sirloin
• 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
• 4 pods Star anise
• 5 pieces Cloves
• 3 inches Ginger
• 1 large Onion
• 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 14 ounces Rice noodles
• 2 cups Bean sprouts
• 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
• 1 bunch Fresh Thai basil
• 1 sliced Lime
• 1 sliced Jalapeño pepper
• 0 as desired Hoisin sauce
• 0 as desired Sriracha

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes. This will enhance the flavor of the broth.

Step 2

Char the ginger and onion by placing them directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until they are charred on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a large pot, add the roasted bones, charred ginger, and onion, along with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves. Cover with 4 quarts of water and bring it to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat to a low simmer. Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface using a ladle. Let the broth simmer gently for 3-4 hours, uncovered.

Step 5

After simmering, remove the bones and spices using a slotted spoon, and strain the broth into a clean pot.

Step 6

Add the beef brisket to the strained broth and simmer for about 1-1.5 hours, or until tender. Remove and slice thinly.

Step 7

Slice the beef sirloin across the grain into paper-thin slices and set aside.

Step 8

Season the broth with fish sauce, salt, and sugar, adjusting to taste.

Step 9

Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions, typically by soaking in hot water until tender.

Step 10

To serve, divide the cooked noodles among the bowls. Top with slices of cooked brisket and raw sirloin.

Step 11

Pour the hot broth over the meat and noodles to cook the sirloin slices.

Step 12

Garnish with bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeño.

Step 13

Serve with hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2728.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4583.4

Total Fat 230.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 1221.8mg	0%
Sodium 16028.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 60.8g
Protein 400.2g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 720.9mg	0%
Iron 61.6mg	0%
Potassium 6500.2mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 19.3%