No-salt beef broth
Photo, Erik Putz.
Steak & jus
Simmer 2 cups broth with 1/2 cup red wine, 2 tbsp salted butter and 1 minced shallot until reduced by two-thirds. Serve over grilled steak.
Speedy pho
Boil 2 cups broth with 1 tbsp minced ginger in a saucepan. Pour over cooked rice noodles. Stir in fish sauce and sriracha to taste. Add bean sprouts, green onions and chopped fresh basil.
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