Recipe Details
Ingredients
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water to cover
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1 ½poundsbeef oxtail, or to taste
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2Spanish onions, peeled, divided
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1tablespoonfish sauce, or to taste
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1tablespoonwhole star anise pods
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1cinnamon stick
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salt to taste
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3tablespoonsbeef pho flavor paste
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2bunchesscallions, chopped
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1bunchfresh cilantro, chopped
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1(16 ounce) packagedried rice noodles, or to taste
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1(12 ounce) packagebeef pho meatballs, halved, or to taste
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½poundsirloin steak, thinly sliced, or to taste
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1lime, cut into 8 wedges
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4teaspoonswhite sugar, or to taste
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1(8 ounce) packagebean sprouts
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1bunchThai basil leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
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1(2.8 ounce) cancrispy fried shallots, or to taste
Cooking Directions
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Bring water and oxtail to a boil in a pot. Skim the foam and oil off the surface. Add 1 onion, fish sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in pho flavor paste; cover loosely with a lid. Reduce heat and simmer broth for at least 6 hours.
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Cut the remaining onion in half and slice very thinly. Place in a bowl with scallions and cilantro.
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Place noodles in a large bowl and rinse. Cover with warm water and let soak for 1 hour.
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Drop meatballs into the soup 20 minutes before broth is done.
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Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Drain noodles and dip into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Transfer noodles into 8 large bowls.
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Top each bowl with sliced sirloin. Ladle in broth, meatballs, and oxtail. Taste and season as needed. Squeeze 1 or 2 lime wedges into each bowl and mix in 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Top with the cilantro-onion mixture, bean sprouts, basil, and shallots.
Cook’s Notes:
You can use 1 large pack of oxtail or 2 small packages.
You can find beef pho meatballs and crispy fried onions in most Asian stores.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories567 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g |
23% |
Saturated Fat 6g |
32% |
Cholesterol 92mg |
31% |
Sodium 744mg |
32% |
Total Carbohydrate 70g |
25% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
18% |
Total Sugars 7g |
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Protein 30g |
61% |
Vitamin C 25mg |
28% |
Calcium 143mg |
11% |
Iron 5mg |
29% |
Potassium 649mg |
14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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