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Phở Bò – Vietnamese Beef Soup

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

Iconic Vietnamese soup made with beef shank, spice‑infused broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs and beef meatballs. A homemade version prepared in a pressure cooker for a concentrated flavor and time savings.

MediumVietnameseServes 4

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Source Video
41m
Prep
1h 24m
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$34.05
Per serving:$8.51

Critical Success Points

  • Toast the spices without burning them
  • Blanch the shank for a clear broth
  • 45‑minute pressure cooking
  • Rehydrate the noodles only 30 seconds before serving

Safety Warnings

  • Use the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions to avoid pressure accidents.
  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when grilling ginger and onions.

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