Bún bò Huế (Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    548 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vietnamese

Bún bò Huế (Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Travel to Vietnam for a spicy, soul-warming bowl of bún bò Huế.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds beef shank
  • 1 pound beef brisket
  • 4 stalks lemongrass bruised
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons annatto seed oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 14 ounces thick rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 bunch fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • bean sprouts for garnish
  • fresh Thai basil leaves for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add beef shank and brisket, and simmer for 2 hours until meat is tender.
  2. Remove the meats from the pot, let cool, then slice thinly. Return the bones to the pot to continue simmering.
  3. Add lemongrass, onion, fish sauce, sugar, and salt to the pot. Simmer for another hour.
  4. In a small pan, heat annatto seed oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, lemongrass, and chili flakes. Cook until fragrant, then add to the soup pot.
  5. Prepare rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions.
  6. Assemble the soup by placing a portion of noodles in each bowl, topping with sliced beef, and ladling hot broth over the top.
  7. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, a wedge of lime, bean sprouts, and Thai basil leaves.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 548kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1123mg (47%) Potassium 730mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 148IU (3%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 548 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 548kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1123mg 47%
Potassium 730mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 148IU 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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