Quick Weeknight Beef Pho

Ingredients

• 8 cups Beef broth (low sodium)
• 12 ounces Rice noodles (dried)
• 1 pound Sirloin steak (very thinly sliced)
• 2 inches Fresh ginger (sliced into rounds)
• 4 whole Star anise pods
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 medium Yellow onion (halved)
• 2 cups Fresh bean sprouts
• 0.5 cup Fresh Thai basil leaves
• 4 pieces Lime wedges
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha or Hoisin sauce(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Char the onion halves and ginger rounds over a gas flame or under a broiler for 5 minutes until blackened in spots.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine the beef broth, charred onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick.

3. 3

   Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to infuse the spices.

4. 4

   While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

5. 5

   Remove the solids (onion, ginger, spices) from the broth using a slotted spoon and discard.

6. 6

   Stir the fish sauce into the hot broth and adjust seasoning if necessary.

7. 7

   Divide the cooked noodles into four deep bowls and top with the raw, thinly sliced beef.

8. 8

   Ladle the boiling hot broth over the beef to cook it instantly; serve immediately with sprouts, basil, and lime.