Bo Kho "Vietnamese Beef Stew"

Bo Kho is this amazing beef stew from Vietnam. I've tried it several times at different Vietnamese restaurants it is always very tasty and I had to try to recreate it for myself.

Let's get started.

3 Lbs. Beef Brisket, cut into 1 inch pieces 
2 Tsp. Sugar
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tbsp. Five Spice Powder
1 Tsp. Beef Bouillon Powder
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Ginger, freshly grated
1 Tbsp. Garlic, freshly grated

Broth Ingredients
1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
5 Cloves of Garlic, minced
4 Stalks Lemongrass, cut into 3 inch piece
1 Onion, Thinly Sliced
4-5 Star Anise
1 Stick of Cinnamon
1.5 Cups Tomato Sauce
1.5 Cups Coconut Water
6 Cups Beef Broth
5-7 Carrots

Toppings
Thai Basil
Cilantro 
Green Onion
Chilies

Marinate the beef with the above ingredients overnight for maximum flavor.

Heat up a Dutch oven on medium high heat. Add in the oil, once hot add in the garlic, lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and beef mixture. Sauté for 4-6 minutes. 

Add in the tomato sauce, coconut water, beef broth and stir. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 1-2 hours. After 1 hour and 45 minutes add in the carrots and continue to cook until the carrots are tender. Turn off heat. 

Top with Thai basil, cilantro, green onions, chilies, and enjoy.




**note you can add potato if you want a more hearty soup.**

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