Beef Pho

Ingredients

Shirataki noodles or zoodles

Sirloin steak, thinly sliced

Fresh mint

Fresh cilantro

Fresh basil

Bean sprouts

Green onion, sliced

Jalapeño, sliced (optional)

Lime wedges

 

Pho Broth Ingredients

4 cups beef stock

3 garlic cloves, peeled

3 slices fresh ginger

½ cup coconut aminos

1 Tbsp. fish sauce

2 pieces of star anise

Juice of 1 lime

 

Instructions

  1. To make the broth, combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer.
  2. Allow to cook gently for 30 minutes, then strain to remove the garlic, ginger and anise.
  3. If using shirataki noodles, drain and rinse under cold water. Roughly chop noodles if desired.
  4. To serve, place the shirataki noodles in serving bowls then top with the raw sliced steak, herbs, green onion, bean sprouts, and sliced jalapeño.
  5. Pour the boiling hot broth over the steak (this cooks the steak gently).
  6. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

 

Serves 2

Inspired by: https://paleoleap.com/beef-pho/

Dr. Joseph Wahl