Vietnamese Beef Stew – Bò Kho

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds Boneless Chuck Roast (or Other Beef Stew Meat) Cut Into 1" Peices
• 3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
• 1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
• 1 can (14 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes
• ½ teaspoons Salt
• 3 whole Star Anise
• 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
• 3 cups Water
• 1 pound Carrots-peeled And Cut Into 1" Chinks
• 4 sprigs Thai Basil
• 1 stalk _____
• 3 Tablespoons FOR THE MARINADE:
• 1-½ teaspoon Lemongrass- Bruised And Cut Into 2" Segments
• 2-½ Tablespoons Fish Sauce
• 1-½ teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice Powder
• 1 leaf Minced Ginger