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lemongrass beef pho hot pot

Lemongrass Beef Pho Hot Pot

A bright, aromatic Vietnamese hot pot built on a pho‑style broth infused with lemongrass, charred onion, ginger, and warm spices. Thinly sliced beef cooks tableside for a fresh, interactive meal that blends classic pho comfort with modern hot pot ease.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Hot Pot Burner
  • Strainer
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 large yellow onion halved
  • 3 to 4 inches ginger sliced
  • 3 stalks lemongrass bruised and cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 to 6 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef hot pot style
  • 8 to 10 ounces cooked rice noodles or banh pho
  • 1 to 2 cups mushrooms any variety
  • 2 cups napa cabbage or bok choy chopped
  • 1 cup tofu cubed (optional)
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup thai basil leaves
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 4 scallions sliced
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 4 lime wedges
  • 1 sliced chili optional
  • hoisin sauce as needed
  • sriracha as needed

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat and char the onion cut side down with the ginger until deeply browned.
  • Add lemongrass, beef broth, water, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Strain out aromatics and spices, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt, fish sauce, or sugar.
  • Transfer the hot broth to a tabletop hot pot or burner and keep at a gentle simmer.
  • Arrange sliced beef, cooked noodles, vegetables, herbs, and garnishes on platters around the pot.
  • Dip thinly sliced beef and vegetables into the simmering broth until just cooked, then serve over noodles with herbs, lime, and sauces.

Notes

  • Use hot pot style beef for quick cooking and tenderness.
  • For a richer broth, add beef bones or oxtail and extend the simmer to 1 to 2 hours, then strain before serving.
  • Keep the broth at a gentle simmer so the beef stays tender and does not overcook.
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