Vietnamese-inspired · noodle soup
Quick Beef Pho
Aromatic shortcut broth, rice noodles, thin beef, sprouts, scallions, and herbs build a weeknight pho bowl.
Total time40 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Simmer broth, onion, ginger, star anise, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar for 20 minutes; strain.
- 02
Prepare rice noodles according to package directions and divide among bowls.
- 03
Arrange raw sliced beef over the noodles and ladle boiling broth directly over it until cooked.
- 04
Top with sprouts, scallions, herbs, and lime.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use cooked shredded beef if serving raw sliced meat is not comfortable.
- Mushrooms can replace beef for a vegetarian-style bowl with vegetable broth.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
