Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)

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servings

4 people

Time

2 hr 30 min (stovetop) 1 hr 15 min (pressure cooker)

Bo Kho (Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Stew)

Bo Kho is hearty, flavorful and fragrant. You can serve it with banh mi or noodles. My authentic recipe will show you how to cook and enjoy this delicious beef stew just like in Saigon.

- beef chunks, carrots - lemongrass, garlic, shallot, star anise, five spice powder - seasonings & spices

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1. Sauté the aromatics until fragrant.

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2. Sear the beef chunks.

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3. Add seasonings.

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4. Add water (or a combination of water and beef stock).

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5. Skim off excess foam, then cover and simmer until almost tender to your liking.

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6. Add carrots and simmer until everything is tender. Thicken the stew with some cornstarch slurry.

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You can serve the beef stew with banh mi (baguettes), egg noodles or rice noodles.

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