Description
This Quick & Easy Pho recipe is a simplified version of the classic Vietnamese noodle soup, perfect for a delicious and comforting meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth:
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole star anise
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 oz rice noodles (banh pho or flat rice noodles)
- 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin or flank steak
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- 1 small chili pepper (sliced, optional)
- hoisin sauce and sriracha (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a simmer. Add fish sauce, soy sauce, cinnamon stick, star anise, ginger, and garlic. Let simmer for 15–20 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Thinly slice the beef against the grain.
- Strain the broth to remove solids and return the clear broth to the pot.
- To serve, divide the noodles among bowls and top with raw beef slices.
- Ladle the hot broth over the beef to cook it.
- Garnish with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, and chili slices.
- Serve with hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side.
Notes
- For a quicker version, you can use pre-cooked beef or rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or lime to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
