NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz beef eye of round

1 oz dry rice sticks

2 cup low sodium beef broth

0.5 tsp avocado oil

1 inch fresh ginger

0.5 medium yellow onion

2 whole star anise

1 whole cinnamon stick

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 cup bean sprouts

0.25 cup fresh Thai basil

0.5 medium lime

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Char the halved onion and sliced ginger in a pot with avocado oil until fragrant and slightly blackened.

• 2

  Add star anise and cinnamon stick to the pot, toasting for 1 minute to release the essential oils.

• 3

  Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.

• 4

  While the broth simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to package directions and drain.

• 5

  Thinly slice the raw beef eye of round against the grain into paper-thin pieces.

• 6

  Strain the broth to remove the solids, then return the liquid to the pot and season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper.

• 7

  Place the cooked noodles in a large bowl and arrange the raw beef slices on top.

• 8

  Ladle the boiling hot broth over the beef to cook it instantly, then garnish with bean sprouts, basil, and a squeeze of lime.