Make beef pho at home with this traditional Vietnamese recipe

beef bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: pork bones

Chicken bones provide a lighter broth, while pork bones are often less expensive.

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Lean beef reduces fat content, and flank steak is usually more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, and egg noodles are often less expensive.

Blanch beef bones and place them in a pot.

Char onions and ginger, then add to the pot with the beef bones.

Toast a variety of spices and place them in a cheesecloth to infuse in the broth.

Add rock sugar, salt, and optional MSG for seasoning.

Simmer the broth for an extended period to develop flavor.

Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions.

In a bowl, place cooked noodles and top with raw smoked brisket.

Ladle hot broth over the noodles and brisket to cook the meat.

Garnish with bean sprouts, cilantro, green onion, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños.

Serve with hoisin sauce and sriracha on the side.

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