Instant Pot Vietnamese Beef Pho Recipe

When it comes to soups, Vietnamese beef pho has become very popular. Pho is a type of Vietnamese soup made with a clear deliciously flavoured broth, rice noodles, slices of meat and various toppings. Authentic pho takes anywhere from 6 to 10 hours to cook, this is why I chose the Instant Pot. To make a rich beef broth in an instant pot takes only 2 hours, and the exotic flavours are the same as cooking the broth the traditional method. When making beef pho you can use many different cuts of meat, like brisket, oxtails, or bones, but I chose the beef shank bone. By using the shank bone, there is a lot less fat, and the beef flavour is rich, making it an excellent choice for the pho. But the pho isn’t complete without the various toppings and garnishes. To summarize, the best Vietnamese pho has a rich flavourful broth, rice noodles, toppings such as bean sprouts, snow peas, julienned carrots, bok choy, and mushrooms and garnishes like lime wedges, Thai basil and jalapeno peppers. Because Pho is served with rice noodles, this soup is also gluten-free. Enjoy!