Girl, let me tell you about this mouth-watering Vietnamese dish that’s been passed down through generations – Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew). This isn’t your typical beef stew; it’s a fragrant, soul-warming comfort food that’ll have your family begging for seconds!
Trust me, honey, I’ve made this countless times, and it never fails to impress. The secret? A perfect blend of star anise, lemongrass, and five-spice powder that’ll make your kitchen smell like heaven!
What You’ll Need (serving 6):
– 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes (make it chunky, we’re not playing around!)
– 4 stalks lemongrass, bruised
– 3 star anise pods
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 2 tablespoons five-spice powder
– 4 carrots, chunky cuts
– 2 tablespoons minced garlic
– 1 tablespoon minced ginger
– Fish sauce (start with 2 tablespoons, adjust to taste)
– Fresh Thai basil and cilantro for garnish
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Marinate that beautiful beef with five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, and a splash of fish sauce for at least 30 minutes (overnight if you’re a planning queen like me).
1. In a large pot, sear the beef until it’s golden brown. Don’t crowd the pot – we want color, not steam!
1. Add lemongrass, star anise, and cinnamon. Pour in enough water to cover the meat, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
1. Let it cook for about 1.5 hours until the meat is tender enough to make you weak in the knees.
1. Add carrots and cook for another 15 minutes.
1. Serve hot with French bread (bánh mì) or rice noodles. Garnish with fresh herbs and prepare to be amazed!
Pro tip: Like any good stew, this tastes even better the next day when all those flavors have had time to get cozy with each other!
Ladies (and gents), I can’t even tell you how many dinner parties I’ve won with this recipe. It’s that perfect mix of traditional Vietnamese flavors with a comfort food vibe that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.
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Trust your girl – this recipe is a game-changer. Now go forth and cook up some magic! 💁♀️✨
XOXO,
Your favorite recipe guru
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