Heart-Healthy Brisket Pho
Transform your mealtime with the comforting, aromatic goodness of Heart-Healthy Brisket Pho — a lighter twist on the beloved Vietnamese classic. Crafted with lean beef brisket and simmered in a richly spiced, low-sodium broth featuring charred onion, fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, this recipe honors traditional flavors while keeping heart health in mind. Tender brisket slices rest atop silky rice noodles, adorned with vibrant garnishes like fresh basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime for a burst of freshness. Perfect for those seeking a wholesome, flavorful option, this pho is as nourishing as it is indulgent. Ready in under 3 hours, it’s an ideal centerpiece for a cozy yet nutritious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef brisket
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 large onion
- 3 inches fresh ginger root
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 whole star anise
- 3 whole cloves
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup fresh basil
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 sliced jalapeño pepper
Instructions
Place the lean beef brisket in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse the brisket under cold water. Set aside.
While the brisket is boiling, peel and halve the onion and ginger. Place them directly on a gas flame or under a broiler to char on both sides. This takes about 10 minutes.
In a large, clean pot, combine the charred onion and ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, low-sodium beef broth, fish sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black peppercorns. Add the brisket back to the pot.
Bring the contents to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, until the brisket is tender.
Remove the brisket from the pot, let it cool slightly, and slice it thinly across the grain.
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pot to remove the solids, ensuring a clear broth.
In a separate pot, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
To serve, divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Place slices of the brisket on top of the noodles.
Pour the hot broth over the noodles and brisket in each bowl.
Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, bean sprouts, and jalapeño slices. Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy brisket pho.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.6 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 6871 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.5 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 158.7 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 3440 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
