Beef Pho with Braised Beef

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb beef chuck
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 inch piece ginger
• 3 whole star anise
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 8 oz rice noodles
• 2 cups bean sprouts

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the 1.5 lb beef chuck into 2-inch chunks and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high and brown the beef in batches until deeply browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Set aside.

2. 2

   Slice the 1 large onion and 2-inch ginger into thick pieces. Add to the pot and cook over medium until charred at the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the 3 star anise and 1 cinnamon stick and toast for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the beef to the pot and add 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 1.5 hours.

4. 4

   Stir in the 3 tbsp fish sauce and season with salt to taste. While the broth simmers, cook the 8 oz rice noodles according to package directions, then drain and divide among 4 bowls.

5. 5

   Ladle the hot broth and beef over the noodles. Top each bowl with 2 cups bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and sliced green onions. Serve with lime wedges and chili sauce on the side.

6. 6

   Optional: add a pinch of sugar or a splash of hoisin sauce to the broth for extra sweetness.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• chef's knife
• cutting board
• ladle
• colander

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