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Beef Pho with Noodles

A scented and slightly spiced soup containing ground beef and rice noodles in the style of pho.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger sliced
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 0.5 cup fresh herbs basil and cilantro

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef, then drain and set aside.
  2. Simmer the beef broth with the cinnamon, star anise, and ginger for 20 minutes.
  3. Strain out the whole spices.
  4. Cook the rice noodles separately and divide among bowls.
  5. Ladle the broth and beef over the noodles and top with fresh herbs.

Notes

Serve with lime wedges, bean sprouts, and sriracha for everyone to customize.