VIETNAMESE BEEF STEW (BO' KHO)

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs boneless beef chuck , cut into 1.5 inch cube (weigh after trimming)
1 stalk lemongrass , cut into 2 inch pieces and bruised
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 ½ teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
2 ½ tablespoons minced ginger
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion , chopped
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb carrot , peeled,cut into 1 inch chunks
2 star anise
3 cups water
Thai basil (optional)
cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Directions: 1. Mix lemongrass, fish sauce, 5-spice powder, ginger, brown sugar and bay leaf, marinate the beef for 30 minutes. 2. Over high heat, heat oil in a heavy-bottemed 5-quart pot, sear the beef quickly then remove, reserve lemongrass and bay leaf for later use. 3. Reduce heat to medium, cook onions till translucent (5 minutes), then add tomato and cook with lid on for another 12-15 minutes. 4. If sauce is too thick, add a bit of water.5Add back the beef, lemongrass, bay leaf and star anise, cook uncovered for 5 minutes then add water. 6. Bring pot to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. 7. Add carrots and simmer for another 45 minutes until beef and carrots are tender. 8. Remove bay leaf, lemongrass and star anise before serving with cilantro and Thai basil. 9. Taste great with steam rice or French bread.

Nompilo Nora
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This is the best beef stew I've ever had.


Chris Crush
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This stew is amazing! I love the unique and aromatic flavor.


Sherita Finney
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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the flavor and how tender the beef is.


Shorif shoriful
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This stew is easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Tanja Perez
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This is the best beef stew I've ever had. The beef is so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nkagisang edwin Besson
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This stew is amazing! The beef is so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the star anise and cinnamon. It gives the stew a unique and aromatic flavor.


Ursalander White
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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a winner. The beef is always tender and the broth is always flavorful. I love serving it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Godly Chizzy
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The beef is so tender and the broth is so flavorful.


Mamasan Dukuly
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and how tender the beef was. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Normal
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This Vietnamese beef stew is a flavor bomb! The beef is fall-apart tender and the broth is rich and savory. I love the addition of the star anise and cinnamon, which give the stew a unique and aromatic flavor.