Best 8 Vietnamese Pho With Beef Americas Test Kitchen Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Vietnam with this comprehensive exploration of Vietnamese pho with beef, as perfected by the esteemed experts at America's Test Kitchen. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture surrounding this iconic dish, gaining insights into its humble origins and the techniques that elevate it to a symphony of flavors. Discover the secrets behind the perfect broth, the artful balance of spices, and the precise cooking methods that transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary bowl of pho. Whether you're a seasoned pho enthusiast or a novice cook seeking to recreate this beloved dish at home, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft an authentic and unforgettable pho experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VIETNAMESE "PHO" RICE NOODLE SOUP WITH BEEF



Vietnamese

In a Vietnamese "Pho" Rice Noodle Soup with Beef you can serve this soup with several toppings

Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Ginger     Onion     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Lime     Hot Pepper     Anise     Clove     Noodle     Cilantro     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

BROTH
5 pounds beef marrow or knuckle bones
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2 pieces
2 (3-inch) pieces ginger, cut in half lengthwise and lightly bruised with the flat side of a knife, lightly charred (see Note, below)
2 yellow onions, peeled and charred (see Note, below)
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 ounces rock sugar, or 3 tablespoons sugar
10 whole star anise, lightly toasted in a dry pan
6 whole cloves, lightly toasted in a dry pan
1 tablespoon sea salt
NOODLE ASSEMBLY
1 pound dried 1/16-inch-wide rice sticks, soaked, cooked and drained (see Tips, below)
1/3 pound beef sirloin, slightly frozen, then sliced paper-thin across the grain
GARNISHES
1/2 yellow onion, sliced paper-thin
3 scallions, cut into thin rings
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 pound bean sprouts
10 sprigs Asian basil
1 dozen saw-leaf herb leaves (optional)
6 Thai bird chilies or 1 serrano chili, cut into thin rings
1 lime, cut into 6 thin wedges
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stockpot, bring 6 quarts water to a boil. Place the bones and beef chuck in a second pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil vigorously for 5 minutes. Using tongs, carefully transfer the bones and beef to the first pot of boiling water. Discard the water in which the meat cooked. (This cleans the bones and meat and reduces the impurities that can cloud the broth.) When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Skim the surface often to remove any foam and fat. Add the charred ginger and onions, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer until the beef chuck is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove one piece and submerge in cool water for 10 minutes to prevent the meat from darkening and drying out. Drain, then cut into thin slices and set aside. Let the other piece of beef chuck continue to cook in the simmering broth.
  • 2. When the broth has been simmering for about 1 1/2 hours total, wrap the star anise and cloves in a spice bag (or piece of cheesecloth) and add to the broth. Let infuse until the broth is fragrant, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard both the spice bag and onions. Add the salt and continue to simmer, skimming as necessary, until you're ready to assemble the dish. The broth needs to cook for at least 2 hours. (The broth will taste salty but will be balanced once the noodles and accompaniments are added.) Leave the remaining chuck and bones to simmer in the pot while you assemble the bowls.
  • 3. To serve, place the cooked noodles in preheated bowls. (If the noodles are not hot, reheat them in a microwave or dip them briefly in boiling water to prevent them from cooling down the soup.) Place a few slices of the beef chuck and the raw sirloin on the noodles. Bring the broth to a rolling boil; ladle about 2 to 3 cups into each bowl. The broth will cook the raw beef instantly. Garnish with yellow onions, scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, inviting guests to garnish the bowls with bean sprouts, herbs, chilies, lime juice and black pepper.
  • How to Char Ginger and Onions:
  • To char ginger, hold the piece with tongs directly over an open flame or place it directly on a medium-hot electric burner. While turning, char until the edges are slightly blackened and the ginger is fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Char the onions in the same way. Peel and discard the blackened skins of the ginger and onions, then rinse and add to the broth.

VIETNAMESE BEEF PHO



Vietnamese Beef Pho image

This soup is served with a plate full of fresh garnishes as well as various sauces. This allows each person to season their serving to taste. The soup is somewhat unusual, because the meat is cooked in the bowl. The beef is sliced very thin, almost thin enough to see through. You might want to have the butcher slice it for you. The boiling hot broth is poured over the noodles and raw meat. The meat is quickly cooked in the hot broth in the time it takes to garnish the soup. From allrecipes.com

Provided by ngibsonn

Categories     Meat

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 quarts beef broth
1 large onion, sliced into rings
6 slices fresh gingerroot
1 lemongrass
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 lb sirloin tip steak, cut into thin slices
1/2 lb bean sprouts
1 cup fresh basil leaf
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaf
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 (8 ounce) packages dried rice noodles
1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, combine broth, onion, ginger, lemon grass, cinnamon, and peppercorns.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
  • Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Arrange bean sprouts, mint, basil, and cilantro on a platter with chilies and lime.
  • Soak the noodles in hot water to cover for 15 minutes or until soft.
  • Drain.
  • Place equal portions of noodles into 6 large soup bowls, and place raw beef on top.
  • Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef.
  • Pass platter with garnishes and sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 3294.2, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 27.9

TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE BEEF PHO RECIPE BY TASTY



Traditional Vietnamese Beef Pho Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mixed beef leg bones, ginger, large garlic, medium yellow onion, cinnamon, whole black peppercorn, whole star anise, beef brisket, kosher salt, fish sauce, boneless sirloin steak, flat rice noodle, fresh mung bean sprouts, small red onion, jalapeño, fresh thai basil, lime, hoisin sauce, siracha

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 lb mixed beef leg bones, shin, knuckle and marrow bones
12 oz ginger, 2 large hands, halved lengthwise
1 head large garlic, halved crosswise
4 kg medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise
8 sticks cinnamon
¼ cup whole black peppercorn
6 pods whole star anise
1 lb beef brisket
kosher salt
¼ cup fish sauce, plus more to taste
1 lb boneless sirloin steak
1 lb flat rice noodle, cooked according to package instructions
2 cups fresh mung bean sprouts
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced lengthwise
1 jalapeño, sliced into thin rounds
1 large bunch fresh thai basil
1 lime, cut into wedges
hoisin sauce
siracha

Steps:

  • Place the beef bones in a large stock pot, then add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm). Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes to blanch the bones and remove any impurities.
  • Set a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Drain the bones in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Return the blanched bones to the stockpot.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the ginger, garlic, and onions cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and broil on high until the aromatics are deeply charred in spots, 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and add to the stockpot with the bones.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and star anise in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast, shaking the pan occasionally, until the spices are darkened in spots and extremely fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the toasted spices to the stockpot.
  • Season the brisket liberally with salt and add it to the stockpot.
  • Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover everything by 1 inch (2 cm). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer, skimming off and discarding any fat that floats to the top as needed, until the brisket is fork-tender, 2-3 hours.
  • Using tongs, transfer the brisket to a plate and let cool completely. Refrigerate the brisket until ready to serve.
  • Continue to simmer the broth to get as much flavor out of the bones as possible, 3-4 hours more.
  • Using tongs, remove and discard the bones and aromatics. Slowly strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer set over a large pot. Skim and discard the fat from the broth, then stir in the fish sauce. Taste and add more as desired.
  • Thinly slice the brisket. Very thinly slice the raw sirloin steak against the grain.
  • Divide the noodles among 6-8 large bowls, then top with the brisket and raw steak. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and meat and serve immediately with the bean sprouts, onion, jalapeño, Thai basil, lime wedges, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha alongside.
  • Enjoy!

VIETNAMESE BEEF PHO



Vietnamese Beef Pho image

This soup is served with a plate full of fresh garnishes as well as various sauces. This allows each person to season their serving to taste. The soup is somewhat unusual, because the meat is cooked in the bowl. The beef is sliced very thin, almost thin enough to see through. You might want to have the butcher slice it for you. The boiling hot broth is poured over the noodles and raw meat. The meat is quickly cooked in the hot broth in the time it takes to garnish the soup.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 quarts beef broth
1 large onion, sliced into rings
6 slices fresh ginger root
1 lemon grass
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 pound sirloin tip, cut into thin slices
½ pound bean sprouts
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 (8 ounce) packages dried rice noodles
½ tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, combine broth, onion, ginger, lemon grass, cinnamon, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Arrange bean sprouts, mint, basil, and cilantro on a platter with chilies and lime.
  • Soak the noodles in hot water to cover for 15 minutes or until soft. Drain. Place equal portions of noodles into 6 large soup bowls, and place raw beef on top. Ladle hot broth over noodles and beef. Pass platter with garnishes and sauces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.9 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 2843.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

VIETNAMESE PHO WITH BEEF - AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN



Vietnamese Pho With Beef - America's Test Kitchen image

Make and share this Vietnamese Pho With Beef - America's Test Kitchen recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 inches piece fresh ginger
3 slices lime zest (each 2.5 inches long)
1 tablespoon juice (from one lime)
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
8 ounces thick rice noodles
1 lb sirloin steak, tips thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon asian chili-garlic sauce
4 scallions, thinly slice
1/3 cup fresh whole cilantro leaf

Steps:

  • Prepare ginger. Peel, halve lengthwise and smash it.
  • Bring broth, ginger, lime zest and five-spice powder to boil in dutch oven over med-hi heat. Add noodles and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minuts.Stir in beef. Simmer until cooked thru and noodles are completely tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Off heat, stir in fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce and lime juice. Remove ginger and zest with slotted spoon. Stir in scallions and cilantro; serve.

PHO (VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP)



Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) image

Pho is one of Vietnam's most well-known dishes. For many families, the cooking of the dish is a true labor of love and care. With its aromatic broth, slurpable rice noodles and many delicious garnish options, it is very easy to customize a bowl to suit your tastes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

DAM TOI (PICKLED GARLIC VINEGAR):
10 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 cups water, divided
4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup white vinegar
1 to 2 Thai chiles
1 tablespoon sugar
BROTH:
3.5 pounds beef leg or knuckle bones (choose ones with lots of marrow)
3 liters water, divided
4 tablespoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak
2-1/2 pounds fresh beef brisket
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 3 ounces), peeled and sliced lengthwise
2 large white onions, left whole, skin on
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 3 ounces), left whole, skin on
2 cinnamon sticks (2.5 inches each)
3 whole star anise
2 large cardamom pods
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
4-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons MSG, optional
1 teaspoon rock sugar or granulated sugar
TO SERVE:
28 ounces Banh Pho rice noodles
Table-side Garnishes (Northern Style): Prepared Dam Toi, 1 large onion halved and sliced into strips soaked in ice water, 4 wedged medium limes, 3 sliced green onions, 8 minced Thai chiles
Table-side Garnishes (Southern Style): Fresh mung bean sprouts, hoisin sauce, sriracha, lime wedges, Thai chiles and chopped fresh Thai basil, coriander, mint and Culantro (sawtooth herb/Ngo om)

Steps:

  • For Dam Toi, which is used as a garnish for northern style pho, in a small bowl, combine sliced garlic, 1 cup water and 3 teaspoons salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight; drain. In a small jar, combine sliced garlic and vinegar. Heat remaining 1 cup water until hot; add to jar. Stir in sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and chiles. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight., In a large saucepan, cover beef bones with 2 liters water. Add 2 tablespoons salt and cider vinegar. In another large saucepan, cover boneless beef with remaining 1 liter water, remaining 2 tablespoons salt, wine and sliced ginger. Cover both saucepans and refrigerate 2 hours; drain (discarding ginger from boneless meat). Add enough cold water to each saucepan to cover bones and meat. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil 3 minutes; drain both saucepans and rinse bones and and boneless beef., Preheat oven to 425°. In a stockpot, cover bones and boneless beef with enough cold water to cover completely (about 5 liters). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, skimming and discarding foam occasionally. Simmer until foam starts to collect more slowly, about 30 minutes., Meanwhile, arrange whole onion and whole ginger on an ungreased baking sheet. Roast until slightly charred, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and discard charred skins; set aside., In a dry small skillet, toast cinnamon sticks, anise, cardamom pods and coriander over medium heat until aromatic, 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool. Place spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. , Once foam is no longer collecting on surface of broth, add onion and ginger and spice bag. Stir in salt, MSG if desired and rock sugar. Simmer, uncovered, until beef is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. With tongs, remove beef to a large bowl; cool slightly. Wrap beef tightly in foil and refrigerate. , Continue simmering broth, uncovered, until broth is light golden brown and fragrant, 2-5 hours, stirring occasionally and removing any foam that collects on the surface., To serve, cook Banh Pho according to package directions; set aside. Remove beef from refrigerator and thinly slice against the grain. For each serving, in a small colander, add an individual portion of noodles and beef. Lower colander into simmering broth until beef and noodles are heated through. Add beef and noodles to a serving bowl. Top with additional broth, about 1 cup. Serve with garnishes as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

VIETNAMESE PHO



Vietnamese Pho image

Make and share this Vietnamese Pho recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Vietnamese

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

5 lbs beef bones with marrow
5 lbs oxtails
1 lb flank steak
2 large onions, unpeeled, halved, and studded with 8 cloves
3 shallots, unpeeled
2 ounces ginger, unpeeled (1 piece)
8 teaspoons star anise
1 cinnamon stick
4 medium parsnips, cut in 2-inch-chunks
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb beef sirloin
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup hot chili sauce
1 lb rice noodles (1/4-inch wide (or banh pho))
1/2 cup nuoc nam (Vietnamese fish-sauce)
to taste black pepper, freshly ground
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 fresh chili peppers, sliced
2 limes, cut in wedges
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 bunch fresh Asian basil or 1 bunch regular basil

Steps:

  • Soak bone overnight in cold water.
  • Place bones, oxtails and flank steak in a large stock pot. Add SALTED BOILING water to cover and bring to a boil. Better yet, boil water, add salt then add bones. Marinate oxtails and flank steak with fish sauce, sugar, black pepper.
  • Cook 5 minutes, drain and rinse pot and bones.
  • Return bones to pot, add 6 quarts COLD WATER and bring to a boil. Skim surface of scum and fat. Stir bones at bottom. After 1 hour of simmering, add oxtails & flank steak.
  • The ginger root, shallots, and onion need to be roasted. The ginger root until the outer layer peels off easily. The onion until outer layer is semi-burnt. About 3 min. Roast the anise seeds in a pan for 2 min. Add to broth while waiting to boil.
  • Meanwhile, slice beef sirloin against grain into paper-thin slices, about 2-by-2 inches. Slice flank steak the same way; that is after they are cooked for about 1 hour.
  • Set aside. In a small bowl, combine scallions, cilantro, and half the sliced onions.
  • Place remaining onions in another bowl and mix in hot chili sauce. Soak rice noodles in water. When broth is ready, discard bones.
  • Strain broth through a colander lined with a double layer of damp cheesecloth into a clean pot. Add fish sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • In another pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Add noodles and drain immediately.
  • Do not overcook noodles

VIETNAMESE SEAFOOD PHO RECIPE (PHO HAI SAN)



Vietnamese Seafood Pho Recipe (Pho Hai San) image

The most specific dish for Vietnam Pho Recipes is Seafood Pho, which is the traditional food and. When talking about Pho, everyone also think about Chicken Pho, and Beef Pho, but no one think that Pho can combine with seafood. Still using the specific flavor of Vietnamese Pho Recipes, the broth of seafood Pho is processed carefully with chicken bones and seafood, so that the broth have the natural sweet flavor and good smell.

Provided by MimieYuen

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 liters vegetable stock
1 onion, sliced
500 g pho noodles
2 tablespoons coriander
300 g white fish fillets (optional) or 300 g basil clams (optional)
50 g field mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
black cardamom pod
green cardamom pods
cinnamon
star anise
coriander seed
sea salt
fennel seed
clove (See more at www.vietnamesefood.com.vn)

Steps:

  • Step 1: Hard boil all the shrimps which take out the shell, cuttlefishes and white fishes which are sliced as small pieces. If you love basil clams, you can add more too.
  • Step 2: Use the boil water which boil the seafood for the broth of this Pho, add the chicken bones with onion (cleave it in two and fry first) and field mushrooms into the boil water.
  • Step 3: Then add black caradmom, green cardamom pods, cinnamon, star anise, coriander seeds, sea salt, fennel seeds, clovesinto the broth to simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Step 4: Dip noodle (Banh pho) in the boil water to make it soft and clean.
  • Finally, you finished one of delicious Vietnamese Pho Recipes. Now put noodles, ladle broth into the deep bowl, and add all the seafood which you boiled, and some coriander, onions on the surface of dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 28.4, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right noodles: Use flat, wide rice noodles specifically made for pho. These noodles have a chewy texture and can hold the flavorful broth well.
  • Make a flavorful broth: The broth is the key to a great pho. Use a combination of beef bones, oxtails, and spices to create a rich, aromatic broth. Simmer the broth for at least 4 hours, or up to 12 hours for a more intense flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the noodles, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the noodles from cooking evenly and becoming mushy.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs and vegetables are essential for pho. Use cilantro, basil, mint, bean sprouts, and lime wedges to add freshness and flavor to the soup.
  • Serve it hot: Pho is best served hot. Serve it immediately after it's cooked, and garnish with fresh herbs and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pho is a delicious and flavorful Vietnamese noodle soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its rich broth, chewy noodles, and fresh herbs and vegetables, pho is a surefire hit with everyone. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make a delicious bowl of pho at home.

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