Traditional Bo Kho Recipe (Vietnamese Beef Stew)

Name: Traditional Bo Kho Recipe (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb beef shank (cubed, see note 1); 1 lb beef chuck (cubed, see note 1); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 piece ginger (2-3 inches, thinly sliced); 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp five spice powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 yellow onion (thinly sliced); 1/2 cup red wine; 1 stalk lemongrass (cut into 2 inch pieces); 2 large carrots; 1 daikon (cut into chunks); 2 star anise; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth (see note 2); 4 cups water (see note 3); mint (see note 4); 1 lime (see note 5)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h 30min

A comforting, Vietnamese take on beef stew. This traditional Vietnamese beef stew or Bo Kho includes beef, lemongrass, daikon, and other yummy ingredients.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:33:17 GMT