Keto Bo Kho, Vietnamese Spicy Beef Stew Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive than beef.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt is a common seasoning.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the Vietnamese beef stew.

Omit carrots and replace with bok choy for a low-carb version.

Use 2 lbs of stew meat, which can be brisket or any fatty meat that can be cubed.

Add 2 teaspoons of Chinese five spice powder to the meat.

Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar substitute to the meat.

Add 5 tablespoons of fish sauce to the meat.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and 1.5 tablespoons of minced garlic to the meat.

Mix all the ingredients together so the meat is fully coated and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the lemongrass by removing the woody outer portions and cutting it into 3 large pieces, then bruise it with the back of a knife.

Slice half a white onion into thin slices and mince about a tablespoon of lemongrass.

After marinating, heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large pot until hot.

Add the bruised lemongrass pieces to the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute to release flavor.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the minced lemongrass and sliced onions, cooking until the onions are translucent.

Add the marinated beef to the pot and mix well, cooking on high heat until all sides are browned.

Add 4 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 star anise, 1 teaspoon of ground anado, and 0.5 tablespoon of paprika to the pot.

Pour in 2 cups of coconut water, 4 cups of beef stock, and 2 cups of water, mixing well and bringing to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a medium simmer and let it simmer for about 1 hour.

Prepare garnishes: cilantro, green onion, jalapenos, and lime while the stew simmers.

After 1 hour, add 1-1.5 cups of bok choy to the pot and let it cook for another 15 minutes until tender.

Once the bok choy is tender, discard the lemongrass and star anise before serving.

Plate the soup with noodles (optional) and garnish with cilantro, green onions, lime juice, and jalapenos.

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