posted by Terrytx 10-22-102 7:23 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Beef-Barley Pho
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Soups And Stews
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sliced onion
4 (1/8-inch) slices unpeeled fresh ginger
5 cups low-salt beef broth
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
5 star anise
3 whole cloves
4 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
cooking spray
3 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup vertically sliced onion
1/2 cup chopped green onions
12 fresh basil leaves
4 lime wedges
chopped seeded serrano chilies, optional
Combine 2 cups onion and ginger in a heavy skillet over high heat. Cook 4 minutes or until charred, stirring often. Remove from heat. Combine onion mixture, broth, and next 4 ingredients (broth through cloves) in a
large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Drain broth mixture through sieve into a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Return broth to pan; set aside.
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until done. Drain.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan; cut steaks diagonally across grain into thin slices.
Bring broth to a boil. Spoon 1/2 cup barley into each of 4 bowls, and ladle 2/3 cup boiling broth over barley. Divide beef, bean sprouts, 1/2 cup onion, green onions, and basil evenly among bowls. Serve with lime wedges and chilies (if desired).
Yield: 4 servings. 315 cal, 8.2g fat, 28g pro, 31.2g carb, 5.2g fiber, 54mg chol, 3.9mg iron, 787mg sod, 32mg calc.
Source: Cooking Light-7/02