A quick, flavorful dish with aromatic broth, tender meat, noodles, and fresh herbs for a satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Broth
01 - 8 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
02 - 1 small onion, peeled and halved
03 - 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
04 - 3 whole star anise
05 - 1 cinnamon stick
06 - 3 whole cloves
07 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar
10 - Salt, to taste
→ Noodles & Meat
11 - 10 ounces dried or fresh flat rice noodles (bánh phở)
12 - 10 ounces beef sirloin or eye round, thinly sliced (or chicken breast)
→ Garnishes
13 - 1 cup bean sprouts
14 - 1 small bunch fresh Thai basil
15 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
16 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
18 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
19 - Hoisin sauce, for serving
20 - Sriracha, for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a large pot, combine broth, onion, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
02 - Add fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and salt to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer, discard solids, and return the clear broth to the pot. Keep hot over low heat.
03 - Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and divide the noodles evenly into four large serving bowls.
04 - Distribute thin slices of beef or chicken over the noodles in each bowl.
05 - Pour the hot broth over the meat and noodles to cook the meat instantly.
06 - Top each bowl with bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro, scallions, and sliced chili as desired. Serve with lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha on the side.
