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Cà Ri Bò Recipe (Vietnamese Beef Curry)

Cà ri bò is a rich, slightly sweet, and not-too-spicy beef curry dish hailing from Vietnam. Keep reading to learn how to make it in your own kitchen easily.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Cà Ri Bò, Vietnamese Beef Curry
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Gluten-free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 457kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ladle
  • Eco-friendly disposable plastic gloves

Ingredients

Beef and Vegetables

  • 1.1 pounds beef brisket
  • 0.66 pound carrots, cubed
  • 0.88 pound potatoes, cubed
  • 1 medium onion cut into wedges

Marinade

  • 4 dried bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons minced onions
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 3 teaspoons cashew oil
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder

Others:

  • 8.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 4 medium lemongrass stalks slightly pounded
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Instructions 

  • Mix the beef with bay leaves, half the minced shallots, half the minced onions, one-third of the cashew oil, half the sugar, black pepper, oyster sauce, and curry powder.
    Ca Ri Bo Step 1 Marinate the Beef
  • Mix the beef with your hands to make it absorb the flavor more easily. Marinate the beef for at least one hour or overnight (if possible).
    Ca Ri Bo Step 1 Marinate the Beef1
  • Heat the pot over medium heat. Add the remaining cashew oil. Add the remaining minced shallots, minced onions, and pounded lemongrass.
    Ca Ri Bo Step 2 Stir Fry the Beef
  • Add the beef. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until the beef firms up.
    Ca Ri Bo Step 2 Stir Fry the Beef1
  • Pour water into the pot just until the beef is fully submerged. Bring water to a boil while stirring constantly. Season with salt and the remaining sugar. Turn down the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
    Ca Ri Bo Step 3 Cook the Curry
  • Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables become tender.
    Ca Ri Bo Step 3 Cook the Curry1
  • Add onions and give the curry a good stir. Add coconut milk and condensed milk. Stir to mix. Turn off the heat.
    Ca Ri Bo Step 3 Cook the Curry3
  • Garnish with your favorite herbs, and enjoy.
    Ca Ri Bo Step 3 Cook the Curry4

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Notes

  • The instructions are for preparing 4 servings.
  • Choose beef with enough marbling.
  • Marinate the meat with more curry powder if you can’t find other spices.
  • Use substitute ingredients, such as replacing potatoes with sweet potatoes or taro and replacing condensed milk with fresh milk.
  • Always blend in the coconut milk last.
  • Remove the lemongrass stalks from the curry before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 2244mg | Potassium: 1327mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 12552IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 6mg