NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 cups beef bone broth

5 oz eye of round beef

1 oz dry rice stick noodles

1 tbsp fish sauce

0.5 inch fresh ginger

1 whole star anise

1 whole cinnamon stick

0.5 cup bean sprouts

0.25 cup fresh cilantro

0.25 cup fresh Thai basil

1 tbsp green onion

0.5 whole lime

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a medium pot, toast the star anise and cinnamon stick over medium heat for 2 minutes until aromatic.

• 2

  Add the beef bone broth, sliced ginger, and fish sauce to the pot; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

• 3

  While the broth simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

• 4

  Place the eye of round beef in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up, then slice it against the grain into paper-thin pieces.

• 5

  Remove the star anise, cinnamon, and ginger from the broth using a slotted spoon, and season with sea salt and black pepper.

• 6

  Divide the cooked noodles into a large bowl and top with the raw, thinly sliced beef.

• 7

  Pour the boiling hot broth over the beef and noodles, which will cook the thin beef slices instantly.

• 8

  Top the bowl with bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, Thai basil, and sliced green onions.

• 9

  Serve immediately with a fresh squeeze of lime juice.