Beef and Noodle Soup "a la Vietnamese"

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1 pound boneless sirloin, fat removed and cut into fine julienne

2 cloves garlic

1-inch piece ginger, peeled

1 stick cinnamon

2 quarts water

1 large bunch cilantro

1/4 pound vermicelli or capellini broken into 2-inch lengths

Salt, to taste

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 cups fresh bean sprouts

1/2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes