INGREDIENTS

Broth
  • 3 lb (1361 g) beef knuckle or hind shank
  • 1 tsp (5 g) salt
  • 1 onion, cut in half
  • 2 pieces star anise
  • ½ cinnamon stick
  • 1 clove
  • ½ tsp (1.5 g) peppercorns
  • 1 slice fresh ginger root
  • ½ Tbsp (10 g) sugar, preferably yellow rock sugar
  • ½ Tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
Soup
  • 1 lb (454 g) fresh or dried banh pho rice noodles
  • 1½ lb (680 g) sirloin, partially frozen
Accompaniments
  • 1 sm red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ C (20 g) cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 2 C (160 g) bean sprouts
  • 1 C (40 g) sweet basil, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ C (60 g) Sriracha
  • 3 limes, quartered

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

Broth
  • Place beef knuckle in a large stockpot. Add salt and a gallon of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer 2 hours, skimming regularly. Add broth seasonings and simmer about 4 hours. Strain broth; discard bones, spices and onion.
Soup
  • The last 20 minutes of broth cooking, soak rice noodles in water. Once broth is finished, drain noodles.
  • Place strained broth in stockpot and keep at a low boil. Slice frozen sirloin very thin—enough to cook instantly; set aside. Cook noodles in boiling salted water about 5 minutes, just until soft; distribute drained noodles among serving bowls; top with beef slices and ladle boiling broth over beef.
Accompaniments
  • Serve with accompaniments to be added to taste.

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