Vietnamese Cinnamon-Braised Beef Stew (Thit Bo Kho) recipe | PCC Community Markets

Ingredients

• 2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-inch ginger, peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons high-heat oil
• 3 whole star anise
• 2 (4-inch) sticks cinnamon
• 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 to 5 cups chicken or beef broth, as needed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 carrots, sliced ½-inch-thick
• Chopped green onions or cilantro, for serving
• Toasted French baguette, for serving (optional)