Description
Learn how to make flavorful Instant Pot Pho at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This traditional Vietnamese soup is packed with fragrant spices, tender beef, and fresh herbs, creating a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the broth
- 3 inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 large yellow onions, roughly chopped
- 3 lbs. beef shank
- 16 cups water, divided
- 5 star anise
- 1 tsp. coriander seed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
- 3 cloves
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. sea salt
For the bowl
- 1 lb. filet mignon (or top sirloin), thinly sliced
- 14 oz. rice noodles
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
For the garnish
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint)
- Bean sprouts
- Limes
- Sauces (sriracha, hoisin, chili garlic)
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- For the broth: Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast onions and ginger until slightly charred. Cook beef shanks in Instant Pot with water. Toast spices. Add charred ingredients, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and water. Pressure cook for 30 minutes. Strain the broth.
- For the bowl: Slice the beef and prepare rice noodles and toppings.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with additional toppings like Thai basil, bean sprouts, or jalapeños.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference by adding more fish sauce or sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
