How do I slice and prepare beef for my pho in a bread bowl?

Slice like a pro and level up your 'Pho in a Bread Bowl' game! Learn the art of preparing tender and succulent beef to take your Vietnamese feast to the next level.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I slice and prepare beef for my Pho in a Bread Bowl. Items include: Beef Soy Sauce Ginger Garlic Vietnamese Magic

Beef 1 pound
Soy Sauce 2 tablespoons
Ginger 1 tablespoon, minced
Garlic 2 cloves, minced
Vietnamese Magic A sprinkle (as much as you believe in magic)

Take note
Caution: Improper beef slicing may lead to tears! Shed tears, not tears of sadness.

1

Choose the Right Cut

Select a tender cut of beef, like sirloin or flank steak, for your Pho in a Bread Bowl journey. Approximately 1 pound of beef should be enough to satisfy your Pho cravings.

2

Freeze to Slice with Ease

Pop your beef into the freezer for about 30 minutes. This will make it much easier to achieve those paper-thin, melt-in-your-mouth slices.

3

Get Your Slicing Skills On

Take out your partially frozen beef and grab a sharp knife. Slice the beef against the grain to break the chewiness and create tender slices. Aim for slices that are about 1/8 inch thick.

4

Thin and Delicate is the Name of the Game

Gently stack your beef slices on top of each other. Now, give them a light tap with your knife to thin them out even more. Think delicate, like butterfly wings!

5

Fuel the Flavor with Marination

To enhance the juiciness and flavor of your beef, marinate it in a concoction of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a sprinkle of Vietnamese magic. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, but a few hours is even better.