Ingredients
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- 5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 1 large onion, halved and unpeeled
- 3-inch piece ginger, halved lengthwise
- 5 star anise
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce (you can substitute coconut aminos if you don’t have fish sauce or you don’t like it)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 cups water (plus more water to cook the noodles)
- 1 14–ounce container uncooked rice noodles
- 2 green onions (optional, for topping)
- 1 fresh lime, sliced (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In the base of a large crockpot, add the chopped beef roast, onion, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, coriander seeds, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and water.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and set the temperature to low for 6-8 hours. This allows time for the broth flavors to develop and for the meat to cook.
- In the meantime, cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Strain the cooked noodles to be added to the crockpot just before serving.
- After 6-8 hours, turn off the crockpot. Use tongs to transfer the cooked roast to a cutting board.
- Strain the broth to remove the solids. Then, slice the beef and put the meat back into the strained broth.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and use a ladle to serve the soup.
- Top with chopped green onions and a wedge of fresh lime and serve hot.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
- This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to leave out any herbs you can’t find or don’t have. You can also use chicken breasts instead of a beef roast to make a chicken version of this dish.
- If you want to increase the spice level of this recipe, feel free to serve it with jarred chili peppers or a dash of chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 4.8 g
- Sodium: 752 mg
- Fat: 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 27.7 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg