Bo Kho - Vietnamese Beef Stew

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chuck roast into small pieces.
  2. 2Cut the chuck roast into small pieces.
  3. 3Cut the chuck roast into small pieces.
  4. 4Place the cut beef into a bowl.
  5. 5Place the cut beef into a bowl.
  6. 6Place the cut beef into a bowl.
  7. 7Add garlic to the beef.
  8. 8Add garlic to the beef.
  9. 9Add garlic to the beef.
  10. 10Add chicken bouillon to the beef.
  11. 11Add chicken bouillon to the beef.
  12. 12Add chicken bouillon to the beef.
  13. 13Add salt to the beef.
  14. 14Add salt to the beef.
  15. 15Add salt to the beef.
  16. 16Add fish sauce to the beef.
  17. 17Add fish sauce to the beef.
  18. 18Add fish sauce to the beef.
  19. 19Add hoisin sauce to the beef.
  20. 20Add hoisin sauce to the beef.
  21. 21Add hoisin sauce to the beef.
  22. 22Add 1 oz of bo kho seasoning (half a bag) to the beef.
  23. 23Add 1 oz of bo kho seasoning (half a bag) to the beef.
  24. 24Add 1 oz of bo kho seasoning (half a bag) to the beef.
  25. 25Mix the beef and seasonings thoroughly.
  26. 26Mix the beef and seasonings thoroughly.
  27. 27Mix the beef and seasonings thoroughly.
  28. 28Marinate the beef for at least 4 hours.
  29. 29Marinate the beef for at least 4 hours.
  30. 30Marinate the beef for at least 4 hours.
  31. 31Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and ensure it says "hot".
  32. 32Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and ensure it says "hot".
  33. 33Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and ensure it says "hot".
  34. 34Add oil to the Instant Pot.
  35. 35Add oil to the Instant Pot.
  36. 36Add oil to the Instant Pot.
  37. 37Sauté the remaining minced garlic in the Instant Pot.
  38. 38Sauté the remaining minced garlic in the Instant Pot.
  39. 39Sauté the remaining minced garlic in the Instant Pot.
  40. 40Once the garlic is fragrant, add the remaining 1 oz of bo kho spice.
  41. 41Once the garlic is fragrant, add the remaining 1 oz of bo kho spice.
  42. 42Once the garlic is fragrant, add the remaining 1 oz of bo kho spice.
  43. 43Add ketchup to the Instant Pot.
  44. 44Add ketchup to the Instant Pot.
  45. 45Add ketchup to the Instant Pot.
  46. 46Add hoisin sauce to the Instant Pot.
  47. 47Add hoisin sauce to the Instant Pot.
  48. 48Add hoisin sauce to the Instant Pot.
  49. 49Mix the ingredients in the Instant Pot.
  50. 50Mix the ingredients in the Instant Pot.
  51. 51Mix the ingredients in the Instant Pot.
  52. 52Add the marinated beef to the Instant Pot.
  53. 53Add the marinated beef to the Instant Pot.
  54. 54Add the marinated beef to the Instant Pot.
  55. 55Cook the beef for about 5 minutes, mixing every so often.
  56. 56Cook the beef for about 5 minutes, mixing every so often.
  57. 57Cook the beef for about 5 minutes, mixing every so often.
  58. 58Add lemongrass with your beef and sauté for ~5 minutes.
  59. 59Add lemongrass with your beef and sauté for ~5 minutes.
  60. 60Add lemongrass with your beef and sauté for ~5 minutes.
  61. 61Then add 2 cans of chicken broth, 1 can coco rico/coconut soda, and 3 cups hot water.
  62. 62Then add 2 cans of chicken broth, 1 can coco rico/coconut soda, and 3 cups hot water.
  63. 63Then add 2 cans of chicken broth, 1 can coco rico/coconut soda, and 3 cups hot water.
  64. 64Add the cut onions to the Instant Pot.
  65. 65Add the cut onions to the Instant Pot.
  66. 66Add the cut onions to the Instant Pot.
  67. 67Cover the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 25 minutes.
  68. 68Cover the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 25 minutes.
  69. 69Cover the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 25 minutes.
  70. 70Allow natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then vent.
  71. 71Allow natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then vent.
  72. 72Allow natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then vent.
  73. 73Add the carrots to the Instant Pot.
  74. 74Add the carrots to the Instant Pot.
  75. 75Add the carrots to the Instant Pot.
  76. 76Cover and cook for another 3 minutes.
  77. 77Cover and cook for another 3 minutes.
  78. 78Cover and cook for another 3 minutes.
  79. 79Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  80. 80Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  81. 81Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  82. 82Add a cornstarch slurry (2 TBSP cornstarch + 2 TBSP water) to slightly thicken the stew.
  83. 83Add a cornstarch slurry (2 TBSP cornstarch + 2 TBSP water) to slightly thicken the stew.
  84. 84Add a cornstarch slurry (2 TBSP cornstarch + 2 TBSP water) to slightly thicken the stew.
  85. 85Serve the bo kho with noodles.
  86. 86Serve the bo kho with noodles.
  87. 87Serve the bo kho with noodles.
  88. 88Ladle the bo kho/Vietnamese beef stew right on top of the noodles.
  89. 89Ladle the bo kho/Vietnamese beef stew right on top of the noodles.
  90. 90Ladle the bo kho/Vietnamese beef stew right on top of the noodles.
  91. 91Garnish with scallions.
  92. 92Garnish with scallions.
  93. 93Garnish with scallions.
  94. 94Garnish with cilantro.
  95. 95Garnish with cilantro.
  96. 96Garnish with cilantro.
  97. 97Garnish with some onion.
  98. 98Garnish with some onion.
  99. 99Garnish with some onion.
  100. 100Serve with banh mi (bread) as well.
  101. 101Serve with banh mi (bread) as well.
  102. 102Serve with banh mi (bread) as well.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chuck roast or beef shank
  • 2 lbs chuck roast or beef shank
  • 2 lbs chuck roast or beef shank
  • 3 TBSP minced garlic
  • 3 TBSP minced garlic
  • 3 TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 TBSP chicken bouillon
  • 1 TBSP chicken bouillon
  • 1 TBSP chicken bouillon
  • 0.5 TBSP salt
  • 0.5 TBSP salt
  • 0.5 TBSP salt
  • 3 TBSP fish sauce
  • 3 TBSP fish sauce
  • 3 TBSP fish sauce
  • 3 TBSP hoisin sauce
  • 3 TBSP hoisin sauce
  • 3 TBSP hoisin sauce
  • 1 oz bo kho spice
  • 1 oz bo kho spice
  • 1 oz bo kho spice
  • 3 TBSP minced garlic
  • 3 TBSP minced garlic
  • 3 TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 oz bo kho spice
  • 1 oz bo kho spice
  • 1 oz bo kho spice
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 2 TBSP hoisin sauce
  • 2 TBSP hoisin sauce
  • 2 TBSP hoisin sauce
  • 6 stalks lemongrass
  • 6 stalks lemongrass
  • 6 stalks lemongrass
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 1 can coco rico / coconut soda
  • 1 can coco rico / coconut soda
  • 1 can coco rico / coconut soda
  • 1 yellow or white onion
  • 1 yellow or white onion
  • 1 yellow or white onion
  • 5 carrots
  • 5 carrots
  • 5 carrots
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • 2 TBSP cornstarch
  • 2 TBSP cornstarch
  • 2 TBSP cornstarch
  • 2 TBSP water
  • 2 TBSP water
  • 2 TBSP water
  • rice noodles/ pho noodles
  • rice noodles/ pho noodles
  • rice noodles/ pho noodles
  • French baguette/ crusty bread/ French roll
  • French baguette/ crusty bread/ French roll
  • French baguette/ crusty bread/ French roll
  • rice
  • rice
  • rice
  • chopped scallion
  • chopped scallion
  • chopped scallion
  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped cilantro
  • thinly sliced onions
  • thinly sliced onions
  • thinly sliced onions

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlspoonInstant Potladle

Tips

  • For lemongrass, use the thicker stem part (about 6 inches, cut into 3-inch pieces) and bruise it to release aroma. Alternatively, use 6 TBSP minced frozen lemongrass, but note it will add texture. You can strain the stew later if you prefer no texture.
  • Microwave your water for the stew to ensure it is hot.