Ragout - Lao-Style Ragout (Ragu/Lagoo) - Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: Worcestershire sauce

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be more economical and have a longer shelf life.

Cut beef tender round into one inch pieces.

Add five spice powder, brown sugar, lemongrass, minced ginger, and minced garlic to the beef and mix.

Add fish sauce and mix again, then let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.

In a dutch oven, heat vegetable oil or olive oil over medium high heat.

Add marinated meat and sear on all sides.

Add small onion, remaining lemongrass, sliced ginger, and cinnamon stick, cooking until onion is translucent.

Stir in minced garlic, Thai chilies, and tomato paste.

Add tomatoes and fish sauce, then add carrots and potatoes.

Deglaze the pot with red wine and add water, bringing it to a boil.

Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Remove the lid to reduce the liquid after about 1.5 hours, checking that the meat falls apart easily.

Add coconut milk and bring back to a boil.

Cooking Techniques

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