Authentic Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò Kho) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced into rounds
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2-3 star anise pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
• French baguette or steamed rice for serving