Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

Name: Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef bones; 1 pound beef brisket; 1 pound rice noodles (banh pho); 1 large onion; 2 inch piece ginger; 5 pods star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1/2 cup basil; 1 lime

A soulful and aromatic Vietnamese beef noodle soup, celebrated for its rich, complex broth and tender slices of beef.

Vietnamese⏱ 180 min⚠ Contains 3 allergen(s)

✨ High in protein✨ High in sodium

Ingredients

Beef bones3 pounds
Beef brisket1 pound
Rice noodles (banh pho)1 pound
Onion1 large
Ginger2 inch piece
Star anise5 pods
Cinnamon stick1
Fish sauce1/4 cup
Sugar1 tablespoon
Bean sprouts1 cup
Basil1/2 cup
Lime1

Nutrition (per serving, makes 6)

Calories675 kcal

Protein31 g

Carbs68 g

Fat28 g

Fiber2 g

Sugar4 g

Sodium1730 mg

Vitamin C9 mg

Iron2 mg

Calcium25 mg

Potassium307 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Roast beef bones, halved onion, and ginger in the oven until lightly charred and fragrant.
2Blanch beef bones briefly, then combine with roasted aromatics, star anise, and cinnamon stick in a large pot of water.
3Add the beef brisket and simmer gently for at least 3 hours, skimming impurities occasionally.
4Strain the broth, discarding solids, then season with fish sauce and sugar to taste.
5Cook rice noodles according to package directions until tender, then drain and rinse.
6Slice the cooked brisket thinly and prepare any raw beef slices if desired.
7Assemble bowls with noodles and beef, then ladle the piping hot broth over them to cook the raw beef. Serve immediately with fresh bean sprouts, basil, and lime wedges on the side.