Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef
Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef features a fragrant, spice-kissed broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and cinnamon, poured over silky rice noodles and paper-thin sirloin. Fresh herbs, crisp bean sprouts, jalapeños, and lime let each bowl be tailored with bright, warming contrasts. It’s a comforting, restaurant-style soup perfect for a cozy dinner or a weekend gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the broth, onion, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- 2
When the broth has simmered for 45 minutes, soak the noodles in a bowl of hot water to cover until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, set the bean sprouts, basil, mint, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges on a platter.
- 4
Divide the drained noodles among six large soup bowls; place the raw beef slices on top. Ladle hot broth over the noodles and beef. Serve with the platter of toppings and garnish with fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and hot pepper sauce.
- Calories 486.07 kcal High 24%
- Protein 32.94 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 80.87 g 29%
- Total Fat 5.18 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.62 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 2027.1 mg High 88%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.55 g --
- Added Sugars 3.42 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 156.01 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.72 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1018.87 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 148.42 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 23.69 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Beef Broth, Black Peppercorns, and Cinnamon Sticks. Each serving provides about 486.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Beef Broth, Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Fish Sauce. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 486.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef healthy?
- Vietnamese Pho with Sliced Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 486.07 calories and 32.94 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2027.1 mg (88% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.42 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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