Beef pho

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VietnameseBeef

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Beef

Ingredients

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Beef Stock — 1 l

Onion — 1 large

Ginger — 1 large

Cinnamon Stick — 1

Star Anise — 2

Coriander Seeds — 1 tsp

Cloves — 1/2 tsp

Sirloin steak — 225 g

Palm Sugar — 1 tsp

Fish Sauce — 1 tbsp

Soy Sauce — 1 1/2 tbsp

Rice Noodles — 200 g

Spring Onions — 2

Birds-eye Chillies — 1 small

Basil — Handful

Coriander — Handful

Lime — 1

Method

step 1

Tip the beef stock along with 500ml of water into a large saucepan. Sit the onion and ginger in a frying pan over a high heat and char on all sides, around 3-5 mins (you can also do this under your grill). Once charred, add to the beef stock. In the same pan, toast the spices for 2-3 mins and once they begin to smell fragrant, add them to the beef stock as well. Bring the stock to the boil, then turn to a simmer and cook for 30mins before straining.

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Unknown · Jun 21, 2026 · current

Taste the beef stock and use the palm sugar, fish sauce and soy to season. Cook the noodles according to package instructions and split between two bowls, topping each with the sliced beef. Bring the stock to the boil and then pour into the bowls (the heat will cook the beef). Top each with the spring onions, chilli slices and herbs. Serve with the lime wedges to squeeze over.