Perfect Keto Pho

May 30, 2018

Perfect Keto Pho

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Serving Size 1 serving (makes 4-6)
Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
Protein 35g
Total Carbohydrate 2g
Total Fat 15g

Ingredients

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
  • 1 Medium onion (sliced into 1/4)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 1
  • 2lb ox tails
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon swerve, golden Lakanto, or keto friendly sweetener of choice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1/2lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
  • 4 cups zucchini noodles or Miracle noodles
  • basil, mint leaves, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, siracha, bean sprouts, and other garnishes of choice (** TOPPINGS **)

Directions

Step 1
Turn the Instant Pot on and press SAUTE +10 minutes. Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and cloves. Toast them for 4-5 minutes, or until very fragrant. Remove the spices to a bowl.
Step 2
Add the butter to the pot then add the sliced onion, ginger, and whole garlic cloves. Cook for5-6 minutes until onion is charred.
Step 3
Add the spices back to the pot with the oxtail, apple cider vinegar, fish sauce, sweetener, salt, and pepper. Pour in 7-8 cups of water to cover ingredients (but below the MAX line). Return lid, close valve, turn Instant Pot off, then back on and press MEAT/STEW +55 minutes.
Step 4
When timer goes off, press CANCEL and naturally release pressure. Strain soup through a fine mesh strainer, removing bones and reserving the as much meat as possible. With soup still piping hit, stir in think slices of flank steak. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt, pepper, more fish sauce, etc.
Step 5
Portion and divide soup into bowls. Serve with zucchini noodles or Miracle noodles if desired and optional toppings.
May 30, 2018 By