PHO FRENCH DIP recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsThe Pig and The LadyPho French Dip Recipe

Pho French Dip Recipe

Time13h
Serves6

12 hr slow roasted beef brisket, spicy hoisin, thai basil chimichurri, sautéed bean sprout & onion, cilantro, toasted La Tour baguette, our signature pho 75 broth for dipping

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Ingredients

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Beef Brisket

Sautéed Vegetables

Baguette

Method

Beef Brisket Preparation

  1. 1

    Seasoning the Brisket

    Rub the beef brisket with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Slow Cooking

    Place the seasoned brisket in a slow cooker. Add beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, and sliced ginger. Cook on low for 12 hours until tender.

  3. 3

    Resting and Slicing

    Once cooked, remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Chimichurri Preparation

  1. 4

    Mixing the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine chopped Thai basil, cilantro, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Sautéed Vegetables

  1. 5

    Sautéing

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent. Add bean sprouts and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pho Broth Preparation

  1. 6

    Preparing the Broth

    In a pot, bring 8 cups of beef broth to a simmer. Add fish sauce and lime juice. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the La Tour baguette and layer with sliced brisket, sautéed vegetables, and drizzle with chimichurri sauce.

  2. 8

    Serve with Broth

    Serve the pho French dip sandwich with a side of the prepared pho broth for dipping.

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