Ingredients

Ingredients,
For the Broth:,
3 pounds beef shanks (soup bones),
1/2 pound beef chuck (stewing beef or brisket; 1 pound if the shanks are not very meaty),
2 whole star anise,
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick,
1 teaspoon coriander seeds,
2 whole cloves,
1 large onion,
1 1/2 ounces fresh ginger (about 2 1/2 inches),
8 cups water,
1 tablespoon sugar,
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste),
1/2 teaspoon black pepper,
1 tablespoon fish sauce (or to taste),
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or to taste),
For the Noodle Soup:,
8 ounces rice noodles,
10 to 12 ounces steak (sirloin, flank steak, top round),
3 cups bean sprouts,
4 green onions (thinly sliced),
Garnish: cilantro leaves,
Garnish: sliced red chili peppers (Thai bird chili or Fresno),
Garnish: hoisin sauce (or Sriracha or chili garlic sauce),
Optional: sliced jalapeño, fresh mint leaves, sliced radish, lime wedges,