Bo Kho Stew Recipe

A hearty Vietnamese beef stew with rich flavors.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Vietnamese

Servings servings

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

2 lbs Beef chuck cut into chunks
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 large Onion chopped
2 tbsp Fish sauce
2 tbsp Soy sauce
2 cups Beef broth
2 tbsp Tomato paste
2 carrots Carrots cut into chunks
2 potatoes Potatoes cut into chunks
1 stick Lemongrass bruised
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the beef chunks and brown on all sides.
3. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes.
4. Pour in the beef broth, add the lemongrass, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours.
6. Add the carrots and potatoes, continue to simmer for another 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
7. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with bread or rice.

Notes:

For a spicier version, add some chili paste or fresh chili peppers.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beef Stew

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