Lau Bo Beef Bowl
Tender beef and aromatic star anise in a fragrant, ginger-soy broth that tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in 20 minutes. A Vietnamese comfort bowl that hits every note.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or chuck, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced into coins
- 3 whole star anise
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 whole scallions, sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
Instructions
- 1
Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add ginger coins and star anise. Simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in fish sauce and soy sauce, then add beef slices one at a time.
- 4
Return to a gentle simmer and cook 5–7 minutes until beef is tender and cooked through.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more soy sauce as needed.
- 6
Pour into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart or larger)
- knife (for slicing beef and ginger)
- wooden spoon or ladle
- bowls
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