AUTHENTIC BEEF PHO

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Pho (pronounced "fuh") is a richly delicious herby beef broth served with thinly sliced beef, fresh herbs and vegetables. It takes a lot of time to make a broth this good.. but it's worth every minute. Can be made in a crockpot. Spice levels can be adjusted individually with condiments and fresh jalepeno.

Provided by Wendelina

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 13h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 lbs soup bones (shank, knee bones or oxtail work best)
1 large onion, peeled and cut in half
2 garlic cloves
5 slices fresh ginger
1 tablespoon salt
3 pods star anise
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
3 tablespoons fish sauce
4 quarts water
8 ounces skinny rice noodles
1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, sliced extremely thin
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1 bunch Thai basil
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
1 jalapeno, sliced thinlly
hoisin sauce, siracha and or fish sauce, for flavoring at the table if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place beef bones on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 1 hour.
  • Place onion on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven until blackened and soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Place the Star anise, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and fennel in a cheesecloth bag.
  • Place bones, onion, ginger, salt, fish sauce and cheesecloth bag in a large stockpot or crockpot and cover with 4 quarts of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12-18 hours.
  • Strain broth into another kettle. Skim fat off top if needed. Heat to low boil before serving.
  • To serve,.
  • Prepare rice noodles by covering them in room temperature water and allow to soak for 1 hour. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and after the noodles have soaked, place them in the boiling water for 1 minute.
  • Divide noodles among 4 large serving bowls; top with raw sirloin, cilantro, and green onion. Pour hot broth over the top. Stir and let sit until the beef is partially cooked and no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedges, jalepeno slices, hoisin sauce, and chile-garlic sauce on the side for people to add as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.4, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 3036.6, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 39.5

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