Weeknight Pho
Weeknight pho combines broth with spices, veggies, beef and noodles to create a cozy weeknight meal inspired by a classic Vietnamese comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 ounces Shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 32 ounce container of beef broth 4 cups
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha If you prefer a spicier pho, add an additional tablespoon.
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce If you're making this soup gluten-free substitute Tamari sauce for soy sauce.
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ head of cabbage rough chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine rice noodles.
- ¾ pound boneless beef rib eye flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
- ¾ pound shrimp peeled and deveined (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro rough chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil rough chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste The sodium in beef broths vary depending on the brand so taste your broth and add more if necessary.
Instructions
- Sauté the mushrooms in the oil in a large soup pot on medium heat.
- Add the broth, water, cabbage, sriracha, sugar, soy sauce, ginger and onion powder to the pan and simmer on medium for 20 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, prepare the noodles according to the directions on the package.
- Add the beef to the soup and bring to a boil. Once it's reached a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 3-4 minutes or until it's fully cooked.
- If you're using shrimp, add them during the last couple of minutes of cook time. Simmer on medium until fully cooked.
- Add the sesame oil to the soup.
- Taste the broth and add salt to taste.
- Serve with the noodles and fresh cilantro and/or basil as a garnish.
Notes
Additional toppings suggestions:
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- Fresh Thai basil, cilantro or mint (rough chopped)
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- Lime wedges perfect for squeezing a little citrus into each bowl
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- Bean sprouts
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- Hoisin sauce: This is my kids' favorite. A drizzle of hoisin adds a little sweetness to the soup.
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- Sriracha: My favorite! I only add one tablespoon of Sriracha to this recipe to keep everyone happy. But spice-lovers, like myself will want to add a little extra to their serving for a delicious kick of flavor.
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- Jalapeño slices: A delicious way to add even more spice with a fresh flavor.
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