Name: 40-Minute Pho
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: For broth:; 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered; 4-inch knob ginger, peeled and halved; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed; 8 cups water; ¼ cups Beef Style Broth Concentrate; 1.5 Tbsp. fish sauce; 1.5 Tbsp. granulated sugar; To assemble:; 8 oz. rice stick noodles, prepared according to package directions; 8 oz. thin-cut steak or brisket; 1 Fresno chile pepper, sliced; 1 lime, quartered; Cilantro; Mint; Thai basil; Bean sprouts; Hoisin sauce; Hot chili oil

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40-Minute Pho

Recipe by Matt Osier

Healthy Cooking

Global Cuisines

Enjoy delicious homemade pho faster by simmering caramelized aromatics with flavorful, whole spices.

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Serves 8 servings

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Ingredients

For broth: 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered 4-inch knob ginger, peeled and halved 4 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed

4 Green Cardamom Pods, cracked

4 large pieces Broken Star Anise

1 Tbsp. Coriander Seeds

8 cups water ¼ cups Beef Style Broth Concentrate 1.5 Tbsp. fish sauce 1.5 Tbsp. granulated sugar To assemble: 8 oz. rice stick noodles, prepared according to package directions 8 oz. thin-cut steak or brisket 1 Fresno chile pepper, sliced 1 lime, quartered Cilantro Mint Thai basil Bean sprouts Hoisin sauce Hot chili oil

Directions

Step 1 For broth: Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Toast for 4 min., or until deeply browned on all sides. Add Green Cardamom Pods, Whole Star Anise, and Coriander Seeds. Toast spices for 20 to 30 seconds before adding water, beef broth, fish sauce, and sugar.

Step 2 Stir and bring broth to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 40 min., or until broth has reduced to 6 cups. Strain broth and return to pot. Keep broth hot until ready to serve.

Step 3 To assemble: Divide rehydrated rice stick noodles and steak or brisket between four serving bowls. Top with very hot broth to cover and cook meat. Garnish with Fresno chile pepper, lime, cilantro, mint, Thai basil, bean sprouts, hoisin sauce, and hot chili oil to taste.