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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

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This authentic Vietnamese Noodle Soup features tender slices of beef tenderloin simmered in a fragrant broth infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, and clove. Served with delicate rice stick noodles and fresh garnishes such as lime wedges, sriracha, and bean sprouts, this comforting soup balances savory, spicy, and fresh flavors for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Oil

  • ½ pound beef tenderloin, sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Aromatics

  • 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 large knob of ginger, peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, cut in half

Broth and Spices

  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 clove
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Noodles and Toppings

  • 8 ounces rice stick noodles (pad thai noodles)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Sriracha (for serving)
  • Bean sprouts (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Sear the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced ½ pound beef tenderloin and sear briefly on all sides. The beef will finish cooking later in the broth.
  2. Cook aromatics: Remove the seared beef and set aside. Add the quartered yellow onion, peeled ginger, and halved garlic cloves to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the aromatics become tender and slightly toasted, releasing their fragrance.
  3. Boil the broth: Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 4 cups water. Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, clove, coriander, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Simmer with beef: Return the seared beef to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer until the beef is fully cooked and flavors meld, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cook noodles: While the beef simmers, prepare the 8 ounces of rice stick noodles according to the package instructions (usually soaking or boiling until tender). Drain and set aside.
  6. Strain broth: Remove and discard the cooked onion, ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, star anise, and clove from the soup to leave a clear, aromatic broth.
  7. Serve: Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls, ladle the hot beef broth and tender beef slices over the noodles, and garnish with lime wedges, sriracha, and fresh bean sprouts to taste.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of sriracha according to your preference.
  • Be careful not to overcook the beef during the steaming process to keep it tender.
  • If desired, fresh herbs like Thai basil or cilantro can be added for more authenticity and flavor.
  • Rice stick noodles can be substituted with other rice noodle varieties if preferred.

Keywords: Vietnamese noodle soup, pho, beef noodle soup, rice stick noodles, Vietnamese broth soup, traditional Vietnamese recipe

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