Name: Easy Beef Pho
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 small onion (, cut in half); 4 garlic cloves (, crushed); 1 piece ginger (, peeled, about 3-inches long); 2 1/2 cups low-salt beef broth; 1-2 whole star anise; 1 cinnamon stick (, 3 to 4 inches long); 4 ounces (2 cups) mixed mushrooms (such as oyster or stemmed shiitake), sliced; 1 scallion (, thinly sliced); Kosher salt (, to taste); 4 bundles of flat rice noodles or 2 packages instant ramen ((noodles only)); 1 1/4 –1/2-pound piece beef eye round (, sliced crosswise 1/8" thick); Bean sprouts; Thai basil leaves; Jalapenos or Serrano chiles (, sliced thinly); Hoisin sauce (, optional); Sriracha sauce (, optional); fish sauce (, optional)