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Instant Pot Beef Pho

1 h 40 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @sonandtina129 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • beef bonesMeat3 pieces
  • beef shankMeat1 piece
  • shabu shabu beef (thinly sliced round eye) (thinly sliced, raw)Meat200 g
  • onion (white or yellow, halved)Produce1 piece
  • ginger (large pieces)Produce2 pieces
  • pho spices (1 pack)Spices1 piece
  • rock sugar (small handful)Pantry15 g
  • fish saucePantry60 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • green onions (bunch, chopped)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (bunch, chopped)Produce1 piece
  • lime (cut into wedges)Produce1 piece
  • pho noodlesGrains450 g
  • water (up to the max line)Beverages3 litres

per serving

Nutrition

556kcal

Carbs
90 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Sieve

step by step

Method

  1. Parboil the bones

    • Parboil the beef bones and beef shank for 5–10 minutes.
    • Drain, rinse and clean them well to remove impurities.
    Step 1

  2. Char the aromatics

    • Char the onion and ginger straight on the burner until blackened on all sides.
    • The smokiness adds deep flavor to the broth.
    Step 2

  3. Toast the spices

    • Toast the pho spices in a dry pan until fragrant.
    • Place them into a spice bag.
    Step 3

  4. Load the Instant Pot

    • Add the beef bones, beef shank, charred onion, ginger and spice bag into the Instant Pot.
    Step 4

  5. Add liquid and seasoning

    • Fill with water up to the max line.
    • Add the fish sauce and rock sugar.
    Step 5

  6. Pressure cook

    • Lock the lid and cook on High Pressure for 1 hour.
    • Allow a natural release if possible.
    Step 6

  7. Prep noodles and toppings

    • Prepare the pho noodles according to package instructions.
    • Chop the green onions, cilantro and lime.
    Step 7

  8. Strain and season the broth

    • Strain the broth into another pot.
    • Add more water if needed, then season with salt and additional fish sauce to taste.
    • Bring back to a boil.
    Step 8

  9. Assemble the bowls

    • Add the pho noodles, sliced beef shank, raw thinly sliced beef, cilantro and green onions to each bowl.
    Step 9

  10. Pour and serve

    • Pour the hot broth over everything to cook the raw beef.
    • Finish with a squeeze of lime and enjoy.
    Step 10
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