A comforting and flavorful Beef Pho recipe for a small family of 4 or 5, featuring a rich broth made from beef bones and spices, accompanied by fresh toppings and garnishes.
1: Thinly slice ginger and peel onion. Place pho spices in a spice bag.
2: Place all ingredients into an instant pot: beef bones, beef shank/brisket, onion, ginger slices, pho spice, rock sugar, salt, and water. Pressure cook for 45 minutes.
3: After the broth is done cooking, quickly release the pressure, remove and discard the spice bag, beef bones, and ginger slices. Set beef shank aside to cool before thinly slicing.
4: Pour the broth through a fine strainer.
5: Optional: Remove the fat from the broth using a fat separator or let it cool overnight and scoop out the hardened fat.
6: Bring the broth back to the stove and season to preference with fish sauce and chicken bouillon.
7: Quickly dunk pho noodles in boiling water for 15-30 seconds, then assemble the bowl with your preferred toppings.
