Pho Bo Freezer Meal Recipe
While Pho Bo is typically known for its long cooking process, we’ve streamlined it into an easy freezer recipe that’s ready when you are. Whether you’re looking for a quick family dinner or a comforting meal after a long day, this recipe is your answer.
Equipment
- 1 gallon freezer bag
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs Beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 Large Onion halved
- 2 tsp Ginger
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 Star anise
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground cloves
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 4 tsp Soy sauce or tamari
- 4 tsp Honey
Day of Cooking:
- 4 cups Beef broth
Serve with:
- Lime wedge
- Fresh cilantro
- Bean sprouts
- Rice Stick Noodles
Instructions
Prep | Directions
- Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
- Add all ingredients, except for the day of cooking or serve with ingredients, to the freezer bag.
- Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker | Cooking Directions
- Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
- Dump contents of the freezer bag into the slow cooker, plus 4 cups beef broth.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Stir contents of slow cooker and prepare individual bowls for serving.
- First add desired amount of rice sticks to each individual bowl, then add broth from slow cooker into bowl over rice sticks, cover bowl for 10 minutes allowing rice stick to fully cook and absorb broth.
- After 10 minutes, stir noodles and broth and top bowl off with the beef, a lime wedge, fresh cilantro, and bean sprouts. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 365.4kcalCarbohydrates: 33.6gProtein: 30.2gFat: 13.4g
Sign up for the My Family Dinner MembershipLearn More