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Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò Kho) Recipe

Linh
A flavorful Vietnamese beef stew with tender meat and aromatic spices.
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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 stick lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the beef and brown on all sides.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the beef broth, water, lemongrass, and star anise. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
  • Add the carrots and potatoes. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Season with black pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with rice or baguette.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 500kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 30gPROTEIN: 35gFAT: 25gSATURATED FAT: 10gCHOLESTEROL: 100mgSODIUM: 1200mgPOTASSIUM: 1000mgFIBER: 5gSUGAR: 10gVITAMIN A: 500IUVITAMIN C: 20mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 5mg
Keyword Beef Stew, Bò Kho
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