Ingredients

• 6 cups Beef broth
• 8 oz Rice noodles (flat)
• 1 lb Thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 piece Ginger (2-inch piece)
• 3 pods Star anise
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 cup Fresh bean sprouts
• 1 whole Lime
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro and basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Char onion and ginger. Add to beef broth with star anise. Simmer for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Season broth with fish sauce. Strain the broth, discarding solids.

3. 3

   Cook rice noodles according to package directions, then drain.

4. 4

   Divide cooked noodles and raw sliced beef among serving bowls.

5. 5

   Ladle the hot, strained broth over the beef to cook it instantly.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, cilantro, and basil.