Beef • Vietnamese
Beef pho

Ingredients
- Beef Stock1 L
- large Onion1
- Large Chopped Ginger1
- Cinnamon Stick1
- Star Anise2
- Coriander Seeds1 tsp
- Cloves1/2 teaspoon
- Sirloin steak225g
- Palm Sugar1 tsp
- Fish Sauce1 tablespoon
- ½ tbsp Soy Sauce1
- Rice Noodles200g
- sliced Spring Onions2
- small Birds-eye Chillies1
- BasilHandful
- CorianderHandful
- Lime1
Steps
Prepare
- 🥄step 1
- 🔥Tip the beef stock along with 500ml of water into a large saucepan.
Cook
- 🔥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).
Steps
- 🧂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.
Cook
- 🍳Bring the stock to the boil, then turn to a simmer and cook for 30mins before straining.
Steps
- step 2
Prepare
- 🍽️Meanwhile, cut the fat from the steak and wrap in cling film, then put into the freezer for 15 mins – this will make your steak really easy to slice!
- 🌿Slice it thinly, then cover with cling film again and pop into the fridge.
Steps
- 🌿step 3
Prepare
- ✨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.
Cook
- 🥄Bring the stock to the boil and then pour into the bowls (the heat will cook the beef).
Prepare
- 🔥Top each with the spring onions, chilli slices and herbs.
Serve
- 🧂Serve with the lime wedges to squeeze over.
Source: Original recipe