Vietnamese Beef Pho

• 3 lbbeef bones
• 1 lbbrisket
• 1 onion, charred
• 4 sheetsstar anise
• 1 lbrice noodles
• 1 bunchthai basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the beef bones in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook brisket and onion in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the beef bones, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Vietnamese Beef Pho taste finished.