Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 1,050kcal 52%
Fat 35g 53%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Carbohydrates 120g 40%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 25g 50%
Protein 70g 140%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 1,800mg 75%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Phở Saigon (Southern Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Name: Phở Saigon (Southern Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: For the Broth:; One medium yellow/white onion (8 ounces; 227g), peeled and halved; 2 ounces (60g) peel-on fresh ginger, lightly smashed under the side of a knife; 10 cloves; 5 star anise pods; 2 black cardamom pods, slightly crushed to reveal seeds; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 4 pounds (1.8kg) beef leg bones with marrow, cut crosswise or lengthwise; 2 pounds (900g) beef neck bones; 1 1/2 pounds (680g) boneless beef shank; 8 ounces (228g) beef tendon; 8 ounces (228g) book tripe; 3 tablespoons (27g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table or fine sea salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 3 ounces (84g) yellow rock sugar, or more to taste; 6 tablespoons (90ml) fish sauce, or more to taste; For Assembling and Serving:; Thai basil, for serving; Sawtooth herb ( culantro ), for serving; Mung bean sprouts, raw or blanched (see notes), for serving; 1 jalapeño or bird’s eye chile, thinly sliced; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup (26g) thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup (22g) sliced scallion, green parts only; 1/2 cup (16g) roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems; 2 pounds (908g) semi-fresh pho noodles; 11 ounces (312g) Vietnamese beef meatballs (see notes), halved; 1 pound (455g) beef round, very thinly sliced (at least 1/8-inch thick; see notes); Freshly ground black pepper, for serving

Prep 1h 15m

Cook 5h

Total 6h 15m

This Pho Saigon, or Southern Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup, is a flavorful and aromatic dish that uses beef leg bones, shank, tendon, and tripe to create a rich and hearty broth. Served with fresh herbs, lime, noodles, and sliced beef, it's a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for any occasion.