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Authentic Vietnamese Bo Kho: Aromatic Beef Stew Recipe

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Ingredients

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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 1/2 teaspoons chinese five spice powder
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Nutritional information

503.6
Calories
221 g
Calories From Fat
24.6 g
Total Fat
7.7 g
Saturated Fat
149.7 mg
Cholesterol
1624.9 mg
Sodium
22.2 g
Carbs
5.2 g
Dietary Fiber
11.2 g
Sugars
51 g
Protein
665 g
Serving Size

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Authentic Vietnamese Bo Kho: Aromatic Beef Stew Recipe

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    We made this last night with a few tweaks. We served it 2 ways--over rice and over rice sticks--both were delicious. The beef could've stayed on the stove-top a little longer to make it even more tender.

    • 200 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo’ Kho),My mom and dad make this dish in the winter a lot. Every time they do, the whole house smells wonderful. One time my mom came to visit me in boarding school in England. She cooked one pot, I ate for a whole week and got on the black list of all Asians in school. It taste good steaming hot with French bread, and also very good in sandwiches. Some ingredients are available at normal grocery stores. You can get star anise and Thai Basil at Asian stores, natural food stores,We made this last night with a few tweaks. We served it 2 ways–over rice and over rice sticks–both were delicious. The beef could’ve stayed on the stove-top a little longer to make it even more tender.,TWEAKS: Use boneless sliced beef shank including the tendon (instead of beef chunks); 2 tbsp. minced ginger (instead of 2.5 tbsp.); 2 stalks of smashed lemongrass (instead of 1); low-sodium beef broth (instead of water); add black pepper from a pepper mill; add salt to taste. CONS: we didn’t like how the broth was too grainy with mouthfuls of ginger, onion, tomatoes and any remaining bits of lemongrass and anise that had broken off into the broth during the cooking process. SUGGESTION/TWEAK: Before adding the thickening agent (such as a cornstarch slurry), remove the beef, STRAIN the stock, and return the beef to the stock.


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Mix Lemongrass, Fish Sauce, 5-Spice Powder, Ginger, Brown Sugar and Bay Leaf, Marinate the Beef For 30 Minutes.

    2
    Done

    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
    Done

    Reduce Heat to Medium, Cook Onions Till Translucent (5 Minutes), Then Add Tomato and Cook With Lid on For Another 12-15 Minutes.

    4
    Done

    If Sauce Is Too Thick, Add a Bit of Water.

    5
    Done

    Add Back the Beef, Lemongrass, Bay Leaf and Star Anise, Cook Uncovered For 5 Minutes Then Add Water.

    6
    Done

    Bring Pot to a Boil, Then Reduce Heat to Simmer For 1 Hour and 15 Minutes.

    7
    Done

    Add Carrots and Simmer For Another 45 Minutes Until Beef and Carrots Are Tender.

    8
    Done

    Remove Bay Leaf, Lemongrass and Star Anise Before Serving With Cilantro and Thai Basil.

    9
    Done

    Taste Great With Steam Rice or French Bread.

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