Have you ever tried Ragu Bo / Vietnamese Beef Stew before?

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When the temperatures drop, and it starts to get colder, and you’re craving something warm and comforting, ragu bo is exactly the kind of dish you want simmering on your stove. This Vietnamese beef stew is cozy, hearty, and full of familiar flavors that feel like home. It is often overshadowed by the more popular bo kho, but ragu bo deserves its own spotlight. It is incredibly tasty, much easier to make than you might think, and packed with rich tomato flavor, tender beef, and root vegetables that soak up every bit of the stew. If you want a homestyle Vietnamese dish that brings comfort with every bite, this is the perfect recipe to keep in your rotation through the colder months, but it’s honestly great year-round. Ragu bo is a Vietnamese tomato-based beef stew that reflects the French influences woven into Vietnamese home cooking. As French cuisine entered Vietnamese kitchens during the colonial era, the idea of a tomato-and-wine-braised meat dish evolved into something uniquely Vietnamese. Ragu bo is not as bold or aromatic as bo kho, and it is not as heavy as a classic French beef stew. Instead, it sits right in the middle. It is mellow, savory, slightly sweet, and full of tender vegetables that create a rustic, comforting bowl. The tomato sauce gives it its signature color and gentle acidity, while a combination of Vietnamese pantry ingredients like fish sauce and rock sugar adds that unmistakable Vietnamese warmth. 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more delicious recipes! Dear Mam Fish Sauce is available nationwide on Amazon! (Click on all buying options!) https://amzn.to/44cHax2 The printable recipe is on my blog: https://feedthepudge.com/ragu-bo-beef-ragout/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88FeYcHJzqKsRJJxN8kAIA/join Shop my kitchen essentials here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/feedthepudge Follow my socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedthepudge/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthepudge Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/feedthepudge/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feedthepudge/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Prepwork 03:15 Cooking the ragu bo 05:52 Plating and mukbang outro Watch next: https://youtu.be/dFY4ktAbieM?si=tAB89xIvlSud_W2n https://youtu.be/DXhR6rz6Pxw?si=xhyjj9jKTcAWpAiP https://youtu.be/60U5hX46rrs?si=hWnunvfbXMIgmp-V https://youtu.be/VboHdh_6alM?si=acPfD9EAewBjtTsj https://youtu.be/vM0D8yP1sRM?si=Xv18ZVHYP3AE1PpQ https://youtu.be/hzVvXb6BKPk?si=XItVpS4wZagWq-uL