Paleo Bò Kho (Beef Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 lb Beef chuck
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 4 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce (paleo)
• 1 tbsp Tapioca flour
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 2 whole Star anise
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 4 wedges Lime wedges
• 1/4 cup Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Cut the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. 2In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef cubes in batches. Set aside.
3. 3Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger until softened.
4. 4Add the tomato paste, coconut aminos, and paleo fish sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
5. 5Stir in the tapioca flour to thicken. Gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
6. 6Return the beef to the pot. Add the carrots, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
7. 7Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
8. 8Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges and cilantro.

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