20-Min Pho Bo Vien
Aromatic beef broth with tender meatballs and rice noodles, finished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime. A weeknight shortcut to classic pho using store-bought broth and pre-made meatballs.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 oz frozen or fresh beef meatballs (about 12)
- 3 oz dried rice noodles (thin)
- 2 whole star anise
- 3 slices fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 1 whole lime
- ½ cup fresh herbs (Thai basil, cilantro, or mint, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Bring broth, star anise, and ginger to a boil in a large pot over high heat, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add meatballs, then reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes until they're heated through and broth is fragrant.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook rice noodles in boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well.
- 4
Divide noodles between two bowls. Pour broth and meatballs over top, including star anise and ginger.
- 5
Squeeze half a lime over each bowl. Top with fresh herbs and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 4-quart)
- fine-mesh strainer
- two serving bowls
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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