in a bowl, place the beef pieces and add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and fish sauce. Stir and set aside for 30 minutes minimum to marinate or overnight if desired.
Then, place a casserole pan over on high heat. Drizzle the oil and add the beef.
Sear for 2-3 minutes until fully coloured.
Add in the shallots, chilli, ginger.
Stir the mixture and cook a further minute.
Add the lemon grass, kefir lime leaves, garlic, dried chilli, tomato puree, smoked paprika, turmeric powder. Stir once more to coat the meat with the spices.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes, and the beef stock or water.
Add the carrots and brin to the boil.
Cover with a lid and drop the heat over low heat . simmer for 80-90 minutes until cooked fully and the meat is tender.
Serve warm with plenty of fresh herbs and some boiled rice.