Name: Vietnamese Braised Beef Taco Recipe
Prep time: prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: active time: 30 minutes
Total time: total time: 3-4 hours
Yield: serves 4-6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb boneless chuck roast cut into 2-3 inch pieces; salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes; 3 cups low-sodium beef stock; 3 whole star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon five spice; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste; tortilla shells; sliced green onions; roughly chopped cilantro; sliced shallots; sliced jalapeños