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What Is Pho?

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This simplified version of classic Vietnamese Pho captures the soul of the dish without requiring hours of simmering. By using high-quality canned beef broth as a base, you can achieve a rich, savory depth in just minutes. The broth is infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, star anise, and cloves, creating a warm, spicy, and herbal profile that warms the soul. Tender slices of flank steak are poached directly in the hot broth, ensuring they remain juicy and delicate. Served over soft bean thread noodles and topped with crisp romaine lettuce and fresh herbs, this soup offers a delightful contrast of textures. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a comforting lunch, or a light meal when you crave something flavorful yet simple.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 1790.0
Description
This simplified version of classic Vietnamese Pho captures the soul of the dish without requiring hours of simmering. By using high-quality canned beef broth as a base, you can achieve a rich, savory depth in just minutes. The broth is infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, star anise, and cloves, creating a warm, spicy, and herbal profile that warms the soul. Tender slices of flank steak are poached directly in the hot broth, ensuring they remain juicy and delicate. Served over soft bean thread noodles and topped with crisp romaine lettuce and fresh herbs, this soup offers a delightful contrast of textures. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a comforting lunch, or a light meal when you crave something flavorful yet simple.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce BEAN THREAD NOODLES
  • 10 cup CANNED BEEF BROTH
  • 2 md ONIONS, THICKLY SLICED
  • 4 HALF-INCH-THICK SLICES FRESH
  • 1 1/4 ounce GINGER, SMASHED
  • 2 tbsp FISH SAUCE (NAM PLA)
  • 3 lg GARLIC CLOVES, HALVED
  • 2 STAR ANISE
  • 1 1/2 tsp WHOLE CLOVES
  • 1 lb FLANK STEAK, TRIMMED, THINLY SLICED CROSSWISE
  • 1 head ROMAINE LETTUCE, THINLY SLICED
  • 3 GREEN ONIONS, THINLY SLICED
  • 1 LEMON, CUT INTO WEDGES
Directions
  1. 1
    Bring the canned beef broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the ginger, garlic, star anise, cloves, and fish sauce to the boiling broth.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the aromatics.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, soak the bean thread noodles in hot water according to package instructions, then drain.
  5. 5
    Divide the drained noodles evenly among 8 serving bowls.
  6. 6
    Arrange the thinly sliced flank steak over the noodles in each bowl.
  7. 7
    Ladle the hot broth over the steak and noodles in each bowl; the heat will cook the beef.
  8. 8
    Garnish with sliced onions, romaine lettuce, and green onions.
  9. 9
    Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1790.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 102.6g158%
Saturated Fat 38.2g191%
Cholesterol 510.0mg170%
Sodium 1562.0mg66%
Total Carbohydrate 37.2g13%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 3.1g
Protein 167.6g336%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pho, vietnamese, beef, soup, noodle, flank, steak, broth, ginger, garlic, star, anise, quick, comfort, dinner, easy
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