Description
Discover the authentic recipe for Pure Beef Pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup made with rich beef broth and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef bones (preferably marrow bones)
- 1 pound beef brisket
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 piece of ginger (about 3 inches), halved lengthwise
- 5 star anise pods
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 12 cups water
- 8 ounces rice noodles (banh pho)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Sliced jalapeños, for serving
- Bean sprouts, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes until browned.
- In a large pot, combine the roasted bones, brisket, onion, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, fish sauce, salt, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for at least 4 hours. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.
- After simmering, remove the brisket and set it aside to cool. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot, discarding the solids.
- Slice the cooled brisket thinly against the grain and set aside.
- In the same pot with the strained broth, bring the liquid back to a gentle simmer. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- To serve, place a portion of noodles in a bowl, top with sliced brisket, and ladle the hot broth over the top. Garnish with fresh basil, cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeños, and bean sprouts.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of hoisin sauce or sriracha to the broth while simmering.
- If you prefer a quicker version, use pre-cooked beef or leftover roast beef instead of simmering the brisket. Just add it to the bowls right before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Pure Beef Pho, Authentic Pho Recipe, Vietnamese Noodle Soup