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Pho-Spiced Mac and Cheese with Beef
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Pho-Spiced Mac and Cheese with Beef

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • macaroniGrains400 g
  • beef (thinly sliced)Meat400 g
  • butterDairy50 g
  • flourPantry40 g
  • milkDairy500 ml
  • cheddar (grated)Dairy250 g
  • beef stockPantry250 ml
  • star aniseSpices2 pieces
  • cinnamon stickSpices1 piece
  • clovesSpices3 pieces
  • ginger (sliced)Produce20 g
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • fish saucePantry30 ml
  • soy saucePantry20 ml
  • spring onion (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • coriander (chopped)Produce15 g
  • lime (cut into wedges)Produce1 piece
  • vegetable oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

721kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Infuse the pho broth

    • Toast the star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves in a dry saucepan until fragrant
    • Add the ginger, onion, beef stock, fish sauce and soy sauce
    • Bring to a simmer and let the aromatics infuse
    Step 1
  2. Cook the macaroni

    • Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente
    • Drain and set aside
    Step 2
  3. Sear the beef

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over high heat
    • Sear the sliced beef until browned and just cooked through
    • Set the beef aside
    Step 3
  4. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a roux
    • Pour in the milk and the strained pho broth, whisking until smooth
    • Stir in the cheddar until melted and season with salt
    Step 4
  5. Combine and serve

    • Fold the macaroni, beef and cheese sauce together
    • Top with spring onion, coriander and lime wedges
    Step 5