Beef Pho

Ingredients

• 8 cups Beef broth
• 16 oz Rice noodles
• 1 lb Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 large Onion, halved
• 3 inches Fresh ginger, sliced
• 5 whole Star anise
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 3 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 cup Bean sprouts(optional)
• 0.5 cup Fresh Thai basil(optional)
• 4 pieces Lime wedges(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Char the onion halves and ginger slices over an open flame or under a broiler until slightly blackened.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine the beef broth, charred onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   While the broth simmers, soak the rice noodles in warm water until soft, then boil for 1-2 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Strain the broth to remove the solids and return the liquid to the pot. Stir in the fish sauce.

5. 5

   Divide the cooked noodles into four bowls. Top with raw, thinly sliced beef.

6. 6

   Ladle the boiling hot broth over the beef in the bowls; the heat from the broth will cook the thin slices of meat instantly.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with bean sprouts, basil, and lime wedges on the side.