Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef and Lemongrass Stew)

Vietnamese · 90 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 2 lb beef chuck, cut in 1.5 inch cubes
• 3 carrots, chunked
• 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 pods star anise
• 1 tsp annatto or paprika
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Method

1. Marinate beef with garlic, fish sauce, and annatto for 15 minutes while you prep vegetables.
2. Sear the beef in a hot oiled pot in batches until browned, about 8 minutes total.
3. Add onion, lemongrass, and tomato paste and cook 3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in beef broth and add star anise; bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
5. Cover and braise 50 minutes until beef is nearly tender.
6. Add carrots and simmer uncovered 20 more minutes until tender and the sauce thickens.
7. Discard lemongrass and star anise, then cool and portion.

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