NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.25 oz beef eye of round

1 oz dry rice sticks

3 cup beef broth

0.5 medium yellow onion

1 inch fresh ginger

2 whole star anise

1 whole cinnamon stick

1 tbsp fish sauce

0.5 cup bean sprouts

0.25 cup fresh Thai basil

0.25 whole lime

1 whole jalapeno

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Char the onion and ginger over an open flame or under a broiler until slightly blackened to release deep aromatic flavors.

• 2

  In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a simmer with star anise, cinnamon, charred onion, ginger, and fish sauce.

• 3

  Let the broth steep for 20 minutes on low heat, then strain out the solids and season with sea salt and black pepper.

• 4

  While the broth simmers, cook the rice sticks according to package directions until tender, then drain and set aside.

• 5

  Arrange the cooked noodles in a large bowl and top with the raw, thinly sliced beef eye of round.

• 6

  Pour the boiling hot broth directly over the beef to cook it instantly in the bowl.

• 7

  Garnish with bean sprouts, Thai basil, sliced jalapeno, and a squeeze of fresh lime before serving.