Phở Bò Keto

Phở Bò Keto is a deliciously aromatic Vietnamese beef noodle soup that replaces traditional rice noodles with zucchini noodles, making it a perfect low-carb meal. This dish combines rich flavors from spices and tender beef, delivering a comforting bowl of goodness that fits into your keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Beef broth - 1 liter
• Beef sirloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Fresh ginger - 2 cm piece, sliced
• Star anise - 2 whole
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Cloves - 3 whole
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh lime - 1, juiced
• Fresh basil - a handful, for garnish
• Cilantro - a handful, for garnish
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Chili pepper - 1, sliced (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the beef broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the broth. Simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
3. Add the soy sauce and fish sauce to the broth, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
4. While the broth is simmering, prepare the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler.
5. After 15 minutes, remove the spices from the broth and add the thinly sliced beef sirloin. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is just cooked through.
6. Divide the zucchini noodles between two bowls.
7. Ladle the hot broth and beef over the zucchini noodles in each bowl.
8. Garnish with fresh basil, cilantro, sliced green onions, and fresh chili pepper if using.
9. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 1.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
• Rich in protein from beef, which helps in muscle repair and growth.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh herbs and vegetables.

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