Quick Beef Pho – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Broth:
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 2 garlic gloves, peeled
• One 4-inch piece of ginger peeled and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 1/4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon who black peppercorns
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise
• 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 6 cups good quality ideally low-sodium beef broth, plus 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon agave
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• To finish the Soup:
• 8 ounces fresh rice noodles, cooked per instruction
• 3/4 pound boneless ribeye, or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup bean sprouts or fresh mung beans
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, sliced, for garnish
• Chili sauce or Sriracha sauce (optional)