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Beef pho

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step 1 Tip the beef stock along with 500ml of water into a large saucepan. Sit the onion and ginger in a frying pan over a high heat and char on all sides, around 3-5 mins (you can also do this under your grill). Once c...

Prep 11 mins
Cook 12 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £2.08

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S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Beef pho

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step 1
Tip the beef stock along with 500ml of water into a large saucepan. Sit the onion and ginger in a frying pan over a high heat and char on all sides, around 3-5 mins (you can also do this under your grill). Once charred, add to the beef stock. In the same pan, toast the spices for 2-3 mins and once they begin to smell fragrant, add them to the beef stock as well. Bring the stock to the boil, then turn to a simmer and cook for 30mins before straining.

step 2
Meanwhile, cut the fat from...

Instructions

  1. 1
    Tip the beef stock along with 500ml of water into a large saucepan
  2. 2
    Sit the onion and ginger in a frying pan over a high heat and char on all sides, around 3-5 mins (you can also do this under your grill)
  3. 3
    Once charred, add to the beef stock
  4. 4
    In the same pan, toast the spices for 2-3 mins and once they begin to smell fragrant, add them to the beef stock as well
  5. 5
    Bring the stock to the boil, then turn to a simmer and cook for 30mins before straining
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, cut the fat from the steak and wrap in cling film, then put into the freezer for 15 mins – this will make your steak really easy to slice! Slice it thinly, then cover with cling film again and pop into the fridge
  7. 7
    Taste the beef stock and use the palm sugar, fish sauce and soy to season
  8. 8
    Cook the noodles according to package instructions and split between two bowls, topping each with the sliced beef
  9. 9
    Bring the stock to the boil and then pour into the bowls (the heat will cook the beef)
  10. 10
    Top each with the spring onions, chilli slices and herbs
  11. 11
    Serve with the lime wedges to squeeze over

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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