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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Broth
Noodles and Garnishes
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs
In a bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, green onions, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Broth
- 2
Make the Broth
In a large pot, add beef bones and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add star anise, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, onion, and ginger. Simmer for at least 2 hours, skimming off any impurities. Add fish sauce and salt to taste.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Noodles and Meatballs
In a separate pot, cook rice noodles according to package instructions. In the last 10 minutes of broth cooking, add meatballs to the pot. They will cook through in the simmering broth.
Serving
- 4
Assemble the Pho
In bowls, place cooked noodles, then ladle the hot broth with meatballs over the noodles. Garnish with basil, cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños.
