Classic Rare Beef Pho

Name: Better Than Bouillon
Address: 333 Old Lindale Road, Rome, GA, 30161, USA
Telephone: +1-800-334-4468

This take on a classic Vietnamese noodle soup is comforting, fragrant and satisfying.

Recipe tags: beef base, easy difficulty, lunch, beef, stew

3 Tbsp	Better Than Bouillon^® Organic Roasted Beef Base
2 Tbsp	oyster sauce
1 Tbsp	fish sauce
1 Tbsp	brown sugar
1 piece	fresh ginger (about 2 inches long), cut into thin slices
4 cloves	garlic
1	cinnamon stick
2	whole star anise
8 oz	thin rice noodles
8 oz	sirloin steak, very thinly sliced
6	baby bok choy, quartered
1 cup	matchstick carrots
2 cups	bean sprouts
⅓ cup	fresh cilantro leaves
⅓ cup	fresh mint leaves
4	lime wedges
2 Tbsp	hoisin sauce, for serving
2 Tbsp	sriracha hot sauce, for serving

1

In large saucepan, combine 8 cups water, Roasted Beef Base, oyster sauce, fish sauce and brown sugar. Add ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick and star anise; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until fragrant. Strain and return to boil.
2

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; divide among 4 bowls. Top with sirloin, bok choy and carrots; pour hot broth over top.
3

Top with bean sprouts, cilantro and mint. Serve with lime wedges. Drizzle with hoisin and hot sauce.

Tip: Freeze beef for 10 to 15 minutes until firm, as this will make it quick and easy to slice the beef thinly.

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