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Instant Pot Beef Pho

This Instant Pot Beef Pho is a quick and easy copycat of the classic Vietnamese soup! Instead of spending all day simmering on the stove, this rich and flavorful broth is ready in about an hour!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

For the Broth:
  • 1 yellow onion Sliced, skin removed
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 ticks cinnamon sticks
  • 2 pieces star anise
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 6 cups beef broth or beef stock
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
For the Soup:
  • 8 ounces sirloin steak Sliced deli thin
  • 8 ounces dried rice noodles Banh pho style
  • 2 scallions Thinly Sliced
  • 1 Jalapeño Sliced, seeds in
  • 2 limes
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup basil
  • 1/4 cup mint
  • Sriracha sauce to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the Instant Pot to the “saute” setting
  2. Add the cloves, cinnamon, coriander and star anise to Instant Pot and stir until they become fragrant.
  3. Remove seasonings from the instant pot and set aside. Do not clean your Instant Pot.
  4. Add olive oil to Instant Pot.
  5. Add the ginger and onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  6. Add beef broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, seasonings, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cook on the “pressure” setting (high) for 30 minutes.
  8. While broth is cooking in the Instant Pot, soak rice noodles in a medium saucepan with warm water for about 30 minutes (or according to package directions).
  9. After 30 minutes, bring water to a boil and cook noodles for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Drain the noodles and portion into serving bowls.
  11. When broth is done cooking, use quick release.
  12. Strain the broth thoroughly into a large pot or bowl, then use a ladle to scoop into your serving bowls on top of the noodles.
  13. Immediately add meat to bowls of hot broth; beef will cook in the broth. You can also sauté the beef slices in the Instant Pot for 1-2 minutes first, if your prefer your meat more well done.
  14. Add bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and jalapeño slices to bowl -- to taste.
  15. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and sriracha, as desired.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Information

Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 1408mg (59%) Potassium 1094mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Vitamin C 16.7mg (19%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377

% Daily Value*

Calories 377kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 1408mg 59%
Potassium 1094mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 19%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

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