25-Minute Rare Beef Pho
Quick-simmered broth spiked with star anise and cinnamon, finished with tender noodles and paper-thin raw beef that cooks in the heat. Herbaceous, aromatic, and done in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon.
Step 2
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until fragrant. Stir in fish sauce and taste for salt.
Step 3
Add rice noodles to the pot and simmer for 3–4 minutes until tender.
Step 4
Divide noodles and broth into four bowls. Top each with a pile of raw beef slices.
Step 5
Pour the hot broth over the beef. It will cook rare from the residual heat in about 30 seconds.
Step 6
Serve with fresh herbs, lime, and jalapeño on the side. Eat immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart minimum)
- tongs
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- four bowls
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