Pho Bo Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

Dive into the soothing, aromatic world of Vietnamese cuisine with this Pho Bo, a traditional beef noodle soup that's as comforting as it is flavorful. This beloved dish features a rich, deeply spiced broth simmered for hours with beef bones, charred onion, ginger, and warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Tender slices of brisket and thinly sliced raw sirloin, cooked instantly in the steaming broth, add hearty layers to the dish. Served over silky rice noodles and accompanied by crisp bean sprouts, fresh Thai basil, cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime, this pho is customizable to your taste with hoisin and sriracha sauces. Perfect for a satisfying dinner or a soul-warming lunch, this recipe delivers the authentic taste of Vietnam in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:330 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef bones (marrow and knuckle bones)
• 1 pound Beef brisket
• 1 pound Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 Onion, halved
• 3 inches Fresh ginger, halved lengthwise
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 4 Star anise
• 4 Cloves
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
• 1.25 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 ounce Rock sugar
• 12 ounces Rice noodles (pho noodles)
• 1 cup Fresh Thai basil
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Green onions, chopped
• 2 cups Bean sprouts
• 2 Lime, cut into wedges
• 0.5 cup Hoisin sauce
• 0.25 cup Sriracha sauce

Directions

Step 1

Place beef bones in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse bones under cold water to remove impurities.

Step 2

Char the onion and ginger over an open flame or in the broiler until lightly blackened, about 5-7 minutes. Rinse to remove any burnt bits.

Step 3

In a large stockpot, combine rinsed beef bones, charred onion, charred ginger, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, coriander seeds, fish sauce, rock sugar, and 14 cups of water.

Step 4

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface. Let the broth simmer uncovered for 4-5 hours.

Step 5

After about 1.5 hours of simmering the broth, add the beef brisket to the pot. Simmer for 1.5 hours or until tender. Remove brisket, let it cool, and slice thinly against the grain.

Step 6

Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids. Adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce or salt if needed. Keep the broth hot.

Step 7

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide noodles into serving bowls.

Step 8

Top each bowl with slices of cooked brisket, raw sirloin (thinly sliced), and pour hot broth over to cook the raw beef instantly.

Step 9

Serve with fresh Thai basil, cilantro, green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and sriracha sauce on the side for customization.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3306.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7508.4

Total Fat 543.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 230.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 1836.3mg	0%
Sodium 7393.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 94.2g
Protein 343.6g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 1209.5mg	0%
Iron 66.4mg	0%
Potassium 5713.2mg	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: 66.5%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 14.8%