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Weekend Beef Pho

Prep 30 min Cook 4 hr Total 4 hr 30 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Parboil and rinse the bones first; it removes scum and gives a crystal-clear broth.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Cover bones with water, boil 10 minutes, drain and rinse (this keeps the broth clear).

  2. 02

    Return bones and brisket to the pot with 5 quarts water, charred onion and ginger, and spices in a bag.

  3. 03

    Simmer very gently 3–4 hours, removing brisket after 1 1/2 hours.

  4. 04

    Strain; season with fish sauce, sugar and salt.

  5. 05

    Cook noodles, divide into bowls with sliced brisket and raw sirloin; ladle boiling broth over to cook the steak.

  6. 06

    Serve with herbs and condiments.

Notes & swaps

  • Parboil and rinse the bones first; it removes scum and gives a crystal-clear broth.

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