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Pho

A quick and comforting bowl of pho with tender beef slices, rice noodles, and fresh herbs. This simplified version brings the essence of the classic Vietnamese soup to your table in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
30g
Pho
ComfortingVietnameseDairy-FreeBeefBrothyTenderWeeknightSoup

Ingredients

  • 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz rice noodles
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the 6 oz rice noodles according to package directions until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and divide among 2 bowls.

  2. 2

    Bring the 4 cups beef broth to a boil in a pot over high heat. Reduce heat to low and add the 8 oz beef slices; cook until just pink, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Ladle the hot broth and beef over the noodles. Top with 1 cup bean sprouts, 1/4 cup cilantro, and sliced chili if you like.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately with lime wedges to squeeze over the top.

  5. 5

    Optional: add hoisin sauce or sriracha for extra flavor.

Tools you’ll need

  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Bowls

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