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Banh Mi Beef Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600
A delicious Vietnamese sandwich featuring marinated beef, fresh vegetables, and a crispy baguette.

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • 1.5 lb boneless beef shoulder or roast (sliced into 1/4"-thick strips against the grain)
  • 1 medium shallot (finely minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1.5 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp dried lemongrass
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 daikon radish (about 8 oz.) grated
  • 1.5 medium carrots (about 8 oz.) grated
  • 1 c distilled white vinegar
  • 1 c water
  • 1/2 c plus 2 tsp granulated sugar (divided)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 c mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
  • 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced into 1/2"-thick spears)
  • Maggi seasoning or soy sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions 

  • Marinate the beef with shallot, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and oils for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, and sugar; bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Add grated daikon and carrots to the vinegar mixture; let cool.
  • Cook marinated beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
  • Spread mayonnaise inside baguettes, fill with beef, pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle with Maggi seasoning or soy sauce before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the beef marinate overnight.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: beef