Vietnamese Beef Pho
A hearty Vietnamese noodle soup made with slow-cooked beef and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds beef bones
- ●1 pound beef brisketSlice thinly.
- ●1 package pho noodles
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauce
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ●1 tablespoon sugar
- ●2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- ●1 medium onionSlice thinly.
- ●2 inches gingerSlice thinly.
Instructions
- 1
In a large stockpot, combine beef bones, black peppercorns, onion, and ginger. Pour in 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- 3
Add beef brisket to the pot and continue to simmer for another 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 4
Remove the beef from the pot and slice it thinly against the grain.
- 5
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids.
- 6
Add fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 7
Return the beef to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 8
Cook the pho noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 9
To assemble the pho, place a portion of noodles into a bowl, then add slices of beef and hot broth. Serve immediately.
- 10
Garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil or mint, if desired.