How to Make Simmered Beef Broth: Aromatic Bun Bo Hue at Home

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef bones (preferably marrow bones)
• 1 lb beef brisket, cut into large chunks
• 1 large onion, halved
• 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and bruised
• 2 inches ginger, sliced
• 4-5 cups water or enough to cover the meat
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh Thai basil
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2-3 red chili peppers, sliced (to taste)
• Lime wedges (for serving)