For a richer broth, consider roasting the beef bones before simmering. Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your preferred spice level. You can also add a dollop of chili garlic sauce for extra heat. Fresh herbs are essential! Don't skimp on the basil, mint, and cilantro.
Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME5 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME5 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS72
Embark on a culinary journey to Vietnam with this vibrant and deeply flavorful Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. Aromatic spices infuse a rich broth, tender beef, and silky rice noodles come together to create a symphony of tastes and textures. A truly unforgettable pho experience!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate34 g
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Cholesterol89 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein30 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium528 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef shanks, oxtail pieces, and ginger; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
02
Step
1 mins
Add star anise, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, and cardamom pod; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
03
Step
6 hrs
Add water, onion, garlic, white sugar, and bay leaf to beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until broth is flavorful and meat is falling off the bone, 5 to 6 hours. Remove meat and reserve. Strain broth into a pot; discard strained spices and vegetables.
04
Step
5 mins
Chop beef shank and oxtail meat; add to broth. Stir in fish sauce and soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.
05
Step
5 mins
Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
06
Step
1 mins
Place a handful of bean sprouts in the bottom of a large soup bowl. Top with a large handful rice noodles and a few jalapeño slices. Ladle broth into bowl to cover noodles.
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Caleigh Gleichner
Jun 21, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some star anise for a deeper flavor.
Dina Connelly
Mar 28, 2025Easy to follow recipe. Thank you!
Antonette Stroman
Mar 2, 2025The spice level was perfect for me. I will definitely be making this again!
Glennie Crona
Dec 11, 2024This is the closest I've come to authentic Vietnamese pho outside of Vietnam!
Boris Gusikowski
Nov 14, 2024This recipe is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the beef is incredibly tender.
Corene Becker
Nov 6, 2024The long cooking time is worth it. The broth is just incredible.
Caitlyn Bogan
Sep 30, 2024I added a bit of lemongrass to the broth and it gave it a wonderful citrusy aroma.
Kyle Lockman
Sep 14, 2024I doubled the recipe for a family gathering and it was a huge hit!