Instant Pot Vietnamese Beef Pho
Instant Pot Vietnamese Beef Pho is a warm and aromatic dish that captures the essence of traditional Vietnamese cuisine in just one hour. Featuring tender beef, a rich broth infused with star anise and ginger, and topped with fresh herbs, this comforting bowl is perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests. Easy to make, it’s a delightful way to enjoy authentic flavors at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 large onion, halved
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 8 oz rice noodles
- Fresh basil and cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and ginger in the Instant Pot until charred.
- Add the beef chuck roast and sear on all sides until browned.
- Stir in star anise, cinnamon stick, and fish sauce.
- Pour in 4 cups of water, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 1 hour.
- Cook rice noodles separately according to package instructions.
- Strain the broth if desired, serve over noodles, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg