From 𝖢𝖺𝗆𝗂's kitchen in Vietnam.

Originally published on Cookpad Vietnam as Phở bò xa xứ, with US measurements.

Beef Pho Away from Home

Name: Beef Pho Away from Home
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4.4 lbs beef bones (2 kg); 2.2 lbs rare beef and 1.1 lbs brisket (1 kg rare beef and 500 g brisket; if unavailable, use only rare beef); Dried pho noodles; 3 white onions; Green onions, bean sprouts, limes; Seasonings: salt, rock sugar, bouillon powder, fish sauce, spices, star anise, ginger

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Beef Pho Away from Home

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Ingredients

4.4 lbsbeef bones (2 kg)
2.2 lbsrare beef and 1.1 lbs brisket (1 kg rare beef and 500 g brisket; if unavailable, use only rare beef)
Dried pho noodles
3white onions
Green onions, bean sprouts, limes
Seasonings: salt, rock sugar, bouillon powder, fish sauce, spices, star anise, ginger

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Steps

1

Soak the beef bones (and brisket, if using) in salted water for several hours or overnight, changing the water a few times to remove impurities and blood. Slice the rare beef thinly. For authentic pho flavor, prepare: 3 star anise pods, 3 black cardamom pods, 1 onion, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 piece of ginger (cut in half).
2

Place all the spices, onion, and ginger on a grill or under a broiler and roast until fragrant. After roasting the onion, use a knife to scrape off the blackened skin to keep the broth clear.
3

After soaking, boil the beef bones for about 5–10 minutes with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vinegar to remove impurities. Rinse the bones thoroughly under running water.
4

Add the roasted spices, onion, and ginger to a large pot with the cleaned bones. Cover with 5–6 quarts of water (about 5–6 liters) and simmer over medium heat for several hours. As the broth reduces, add more water to maintain the original level. Season with fish sauce, salt, and rock sugar to taste.
5

Cook the dried pho noodles in boiling water for 8–10 minutes, then rinse with cold water and briefly dip in hot water to prevent sticking. Quickly blanch the bean sprouts and rare beef. Thinly slice the remaining white onions and soak in ice water to reduce sharpness. Chop the green onions. To serve, add bean sprouts, noodles, green onions, sliced onion, and beef to a bowl. Ladle hot beef broth over the top and enjoy with lime, chili, hoisin sauce, and hot sauce.

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Published in the US on August 27, 2025 16:33

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