Okay I know it’s summertime but I’m a big sucker for soups and stews. One of my favorite stews is Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)!
Now although it may look similar to American beef stew there’s quite a lot of differences that make it more Vietnamese. For example usually Vietnamese beef stew only comes with carrots as a starchy vegetable component. It also has different flavors because of the lemongrass, ginger, anise and cloves so the flavors are super fragrant.
Bò Kho is also not as thick as American beef stew. It’s actually a little bit more watery because we like to take bread and dip it into it. It’s honestly half the fun!
This is my favorite brand of Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew). It’s good for about 2 to 3 batches and it’s only $7! I highly recommend getting this to save yourself some time from buying all the individual ingredients!
As always the rest of you is below, see ya!
Delicious and Hearty Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
Course: lunch, dinnerCuisine: asian, viet, vietnameseDifficulty: easy4
servings30
minutes2
minutesIngredients
1 lb boneless beef chuck or brisket (cut into 1 in cubes)
2 tbsp Bò Kho Seasoning
6 cups water
1 onion (chopped)
2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
3 carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
1 tbsp garlic (minced)
3-4 tbsp lemongrass (minced)
- Seasonings
2 tbsp veggie oil
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp Bò Kho Seasoning
2 tsp fish sauce
salt + black pepper (to taste)
- Garnishes
lime
cilantro
Directions
- Marinate the Beef:
In a large bowl, marinate the beef with 2 tbsp of the Bo Kho seasoning. Let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour. - Sauté Aromatics:
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil. Sauté the onions, garlic, and lemongrass until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes). - Sear and Cook the Beef:
Add the marinated beef in batches until browned on all sides. Add water and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender. - Add Vegetables:
After the beef is tender, add the carrots and potatoes to the pot. Continue simmering for another 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft. - Seasonings: Add fish sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar, Bò Kho seasoning, black pepper and salt to taste. Serve with toasted bread, slice of lime and cilantro.
