Pho Bo (Beef Pho)
A fragrant, slow-simmered Vietnamese beef noodle soup where a charred onion and ginger, warm spices, and long-steeped beef bones create a deeply savory broth. Serve with bright herbs, lime, and crunchy bean sprouts for a balanced bowl of comfort and freshness.
3 lb beef marrow bones, split
1 lb beef oxtail
2 yellow onion, halved
1 ginger, halved lengthwise
6 star anise
2 cinnamon stick
6 clove cloves
2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp rock sugar
4 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
12 cup water
12 oz dried rice noodles
1 lb beef eye of round, very thinly sliced
2 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
1 bunch thai basil
1 bunch cilantro
4 stalk green onions, thinly sliced
2 lime, cut into wedges
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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