Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the beef brisket into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Peel and cut the carrots into chunks.

3. 3

   Peel and chop the onion.

4. 4

   Mince the garlic cloves.

5. 5

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

6. 6

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add the beef brisket to the pot and brown on all sides.

8. 8

   Stir in the tomato paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, five-spice powder, black pepper, and sugar.

9. 9

   Add the beef broth, bay leaf, and lemongrass stalk to the pot.

10. 10

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about