Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef and Lemongrass Stew)

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Vietnamese · 150 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein

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Ingredients

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

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

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 1 hour 30 minutes until the beef is nearly fall-apart tender.
6. Add carrots and simmer uncovered 25 to 30 more minutes until tender and the sauce thickens.
7. Discard lemongrass and star anise, then cool and portion.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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