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Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)

Name: Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lb beef shank cut into 3/4 – 1" pieces; tap water; 1 tbsp salt; Marinade:; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp Vietnamese beef stew seasoning; Aromatics:; 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil; 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped; 1 tsp paprika optional, for extra color boost; Broth:; 1 tbsp Vietnamese beef stew seasoning; 1 medium onion quartered; 1.5 tbs fresh ginger sliced or pounded; 1-2 stalks lemon grass use ~7" of the aromatic root area, pounded; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 3-4 pods star anise; 4-5 bay leaves; 1 can chicken broth about 2 cups; 6 oz coconut soda, Coke, or Sprite; 5 cups filtered water or enough to barely cover the ingredients; 2-3 carrots cut into 1" chunks; Accoutrement:; 6 12" Vietnamese bread loaves; 2 sliced jalapenos; 1 sliced lemon; salt and pepper

Prep 20m

Cook 1h 30m

Total 1h 50m

This Vietnamese beef stew, or Bò Kho, is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender beef shank stewed with aromatic spices, ginger, lemongrass, and coconut soda for a touch of sweetness. Served with crusty Vietnamese bread and fresh herbs, this dish is a comforting and delicious meal.