Vietnamese Pho-Inspired Tomato Beef Soup (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Calories 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- 3 pieces fresh ginger (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- 2 stalks scallions (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- 1 1/2 whole lime zest
- 1 1/2 whole lemon zest
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 medium tomatoes (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
- cilantro (for garnishing optional)
- 1/2 lime juice (chill in the freezer for 20-30 mins then slice into paper thin)
Instructions
- Thin slice the beef to paper thin and marinade the beef with ingredients under “beef marinade”.
- Mix well and set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
- You can also chill the steak in the freezer once it's more firm it'll be easier to slice.
- Soup base: Heat 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil in a wok/medium size soup pot.
- When hot, lower the heat to medium.
- Stir-fry “Aromatics (A)” group.
- Season with a small pinch of salt.
- Saute until fragrant about 1 ½ mins.
- Add ingredients under “broth”.
- Cover the pot with a lid.
- Bring the broth to boil then lower the heat and simmer for about 5 mins.
- Add thin sliced beef and simmer for about 15-30 seconds or until the beef slices turn slightly pink but not cooked through.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add ingredients under “Aromatics (B)”.
- Taste and see if more lime juice is needed.
- If your palate prefers stronger flavor, add another ½ tbsp coconut amino or salt.
- Garnish with cilantro (optional) and green parts of scallion.
- Serve hot and immediately.
Originally posted 2019-02-20 18:43:47.
