Quick Beef Pho

Today we’re going to make some Beef Pho. The quick and easy version.

Pho is a Vietnamese soup consisting of rice noodles called bánh phở, herbs, and usually beef or chicken. Beef is my favorite, but the most important element of this soup is certainly the broth. For a great broth, you need to start with a great base, but this doesn’t mean you have to spend all day cooking to achieve this. I have just the right store-bought solution.

I recently got introduced to Kettle & Fire’s beef bone broth, and am thrilled to share this product with you. First off, you can’t find anything out there with healthier, higher-quality ingredients. Kettle & Fire uses all organic ingredients and marrow bones from certified grass-fed cattle. The combination of vegetables, herbs and bones gives this broth a rich, earthy flavor with the slightest hint of sweetness in the background.

It feels homemade and is packed full of nutrients. The bones used to make the broth release collagen. This protein has been known to benefit skin, joint and digestive health. Healthy and delicious…you can’t beat that.  The quality and flavor of this broth will most certainly surpass your typical grocery store brands.

The bone broth is brought to a whole different level with a few additions. Charred onions, garlic, ginger, warming spices, soy and fish sauce impart that classic pho soup taste.

To build this soup, I first like to put thin slices of just-cooked beef, rice noodles and a healthy palmful of chopped up herbs into my bowl. Then I ladle in the broth and add lots of toppings. Okay, okay. I’ll admit it. I might’ve added a few too many toppings in this case. I get a little carried away sometimes. I didn’t want to conceal the beauty of this broth, but I like to top it off with scallions, spicy red chilies, bean sprouts and even more herbs! Oh and the lime is necessary in my option too. I hope guys give this recipe a try, and even if you’re not up for this particular dish, check out Kettle & Fire’s bone broth and you won’t be disappointed!

Quick Beef Pho

---

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

• Author: Sabrina Russo
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Diet: Low Fat

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Description

This is my quick version of beef pho, a comforting Vietnamese noodle soup. The trick is infusing as much flavor as you can into a good quality store bought broth.

---

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ medium onion, peeled with root intact
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 4 cups Kettle & Fire Beef Bone Broth
• 1 tsp soy sauce or more, to taste
• 1 tsp fish sauce or more, to taste
• 4 oz rice noodles (preferably Bánh Phở)
• 6 oz beef eye round or sirloin, very thinly sliced

Toppings:

• Bean sprouts
• Basil, mint and/or cilantro leaves, chopped plus whole leaves for garnish
• Scallions, thinly sliced
• Red serrano chilies or other small hot chili, thinly sliced
• Lime wedges, for serving

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

---

Instructions

1. Char aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, cut side down, and cook undisturbed until well-browned, about 3-5 minutes. Flip onion and add ginger and garlic to pan, stirring frequently for 30-60 seconds or until fragrant and slightly browned, but not burnt. Remove all ingredients from pan and set aside.
2. Toast spices & cook broth: Add star anise, cloves and cinnamon stick to the pot. Toast about 3-4 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned, but not burnt. Add broth to pot. Add back onion, ginger and garlic. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until flavorful. If over-reduced (too bitter or salty tasting) add a few spoonfuls of water, as needed, to dilute broth. Strain and return to pot, discarding vegetables and spices. Stir in soy sauce and fish sauce, adding more if desired.
3. Soak & cook noodles: If using thin cut Bánh Phở noodles, soak in cold water for 20-30 minutes, while the broth is simmering. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drain noodles and add to boiling water. Cook 1-3 minutes or until al dente. Alternatively, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse and toss in a few teaspoons and vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
4. Blanch bean sprouts: Before cooking noodles, blanch bean sprouts for 10 seconds in the pot of boiling water . Remove using a spider or slotted spoon, reserving the boiling water for the noodles. Run sprouts under cold water or shock in an ice water bath until cool. Drain and pat dry.
5. Cook beef: When the broth is finished cooking, bring it to a gentle boil and add beef. Boil until just cooked through but still slightly pink, about 1 minute. Remove from broth using a spider or slotted spoon and set aside.
6. Serve: To assemble soup bowls, add noodles, beef and chopped herbs to the bowl. Ladle in broth. Top with bean sprouts, scallions, chilies and additional herbs, if desired. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Category: Soup
• Method: Simmer
• Cuisine: Vietnamese

Nutrition

• Serving Size: ½ soup
• Calories: 393
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 1484mg
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 51g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 28g