Beef Phở noodle soup served with hot broth, fresh herbs, and lime.

Beef Phở Noodle Soup

Beef Phở Noodle Soup is one of Vietnam's most well-known national dishes, reflecting the richness and harmonious flavors of Asian cuisine. The unique combination of fragrant broth, thinly sliced beef, and rice noodles has made this dish popular all over the world. It's an excellent choice on cold days or when you crave something special.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 30 min
Total 50 min
450 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 400 g Beef (Sirloin or Chuck)
⭕ 200 g Rice Noodles
⭕ 1.5 l Beef Broth
⭕ 1 Onion
⭕ 30 g Ginger
⭕ 1 Cinnamon Stick
⭕ 2 Star Anise
⭕ 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
⭕ 1 tsp Sugar
⭕ 10 g Fresh Cilantro
⭕ 3 stalks Scallions
⭕ 1 Lime
⭕ 1 Chili (Optional)
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Thinly slice the beef and set aside. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.

    2

    Halve the onion and char it along with the ginger in a dry skillet until slightly blackened. Then, add them to the beef broth.

    3

    Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, fish sauce, and sugar to the broth. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    4

    Strain the broth to remove the spices and other ingredients, then bring it to a boil again.

    5

    Divide the cooked rice noodles among four bowls. Arrange the thinly sliced beef on top, then ladle the hot broth over the beef to cook it.

    6

    Garnish the soup with fresh cilantro, chopped scallions, and lime wedges. Add chili, if desired.

    7

    Serve hot, and offer additional lime wedges and chili for guests to add to their liking.