Pho Bo Recipe
24-hour hearty broth served with rice noodles, herbs, bean sprouts, green onion, red onion, cilantro, lime, jalapeno, beef tenderloin, meat balls, braised short rib & brisket. Served in a hot stone bowl.
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Ingredients
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Broth and Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, add beef bones and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 hours, skimming any foam that forms.
- 2
- 3
Strain the Broth
Strain the broth through a fine sieve into another pot. Discard solids and return broth to heat. Add fish sauce and salt to taste.
- 4
Cook the Noodles
In a separate pot, cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Meat
Thinly slice the beef tenderloin. Prepare other meats: cook meatballs, braise short ribs, and brisket until tender.
- 6
Assemble the Pho
In a hot stone bowl, add cooked noodles, arranged meats, and ladle hot broth over the top. Garnish with bean sprouts, sliced green onion, red onion, cilantro, lime wedges, and jalapeno slices.




