Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew) Recipe by Tasty

Ingredients

For 12 servings

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 1 (2-ounce) packet Vietnamese beef stew seasoning
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 5 slices
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 whole star anise pods
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• ¼ cup grated fresh lemongrass
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 5 cups beef stock
• 1 lb carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup fish sauce, plus more to taste
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more to taste
• chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Thinly sliced white onion, for garnish
• Sliced toasted baguette, for serving