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Instant Pot Bo Kho Recipe: Vietnamese Beef Stew

This Instant Pot Bo Kho is a flavorful Vietnamese beef stew made with tender beef, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

Ingredients:  

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 potatoes cubed
  • 1 stalk lemongrass smashed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add tomato paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, curry powder, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the beef back to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Stir in carrots, potatoes, and lemongrass.
  • Close the lid, set to high pressure for 30 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

This dish is best served with a side of crusty bread or steamed rice.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beef Stew, Bo Kho, Instant Pot
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