Pho Beef Recipe
Make Pho Beef Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Broth
Noodles and Toppings
Method
Broth Preparation
- 1
Roasting the Aromatics
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the onion in half and the ginger into thick slices. Place both on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until slightly charred.
- 2
Boiling the Bones
In a large pot, add the beef bones and cover them with water. Bring to a rapid boil for about 5 minutes. This helps to remove impurities. Discard the water and rinse the bones under cold water.
- 3
Simmering the Broth
Return the cleaned bones to the pot and add 12 cups of fresh water. Add the roasted onion and ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, fish sauce, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for at least 4 hours, preferably 6-8 hours for a richer flavor.
Noodle and Topping Preparation
- 4
Cooking the Noodles
While the broth is simmering, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Typically, this involves soaking them in hot water for about 20-30 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Preparing the Beef
Freeze the beef for about 30 minutes to make slicing easier. Once firm, thinly slice against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Assembling the Pho
When the broth is ready, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove solids. In each serving bowl, place a portion of noodles, top with raw beef slices, and ladle hot broth over the top to cook the beef instantly. Garnish with fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, jalapeños, green onions, and cilantro as desired.