This take on a classic Vietnamese noodle soup is comforting, fragrant and satisfying.
															Classic Rare Beef Pho
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									Prep:
15 min. - 
									Cook:
15 min. - 
									Serves:
4 
															This take on a classic Vietnamese noodle soup is comforting, fragrant and satisfying.
Recipe tags: beef base, easy difficulty, lunch, beef, stew
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
Directions
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.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; divide among 4 bowls. Top with sirloin, bok choy and carrots; pour hot broth over top.
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.