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.

Md Sagar hossain Raju
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I've never had Vietnamese beef stew before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This recipe is a keeper!


MDImran Hasan
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


Raja Usman
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stew turned out tough and bland.


Lewis944
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This stew is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Matome Masipa
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I'm not a fan of star anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The stew was still very flavorful.


joe simwinga
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a delicious meal without a lot of effort.


Fareed Albaloshi
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and warming.


DILBAR KHAN
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I made this stew with gluten-free soy sauce. It was still delicious.


Delmar Barry
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this stew with tofu instead of beef. It turned out great!


Patricia 256
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


mdhabib mondol
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I'm not a big fan of Vietnamese food, but I really enjoyed this stew. It's very flavorful and the beef is very tender.


Meh Moh
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Prince Agbanyim
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Mijan Nupur
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I made this stew for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve for a crowd.


Wale Wale
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This is the best beef stew I've ever had. The lemongrass and star anise give it such a unique and delicious flavor.


Aero TV
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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it.


Zachary Williams
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This Vietnamese beef stew is amazing! The beef is so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.