Beef Banh Mi
A Vietnamese classic featuring marinated beef, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs on a crispy baguette. Quick to assemble with bold, tangy flavors in every bite.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 300 g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 150 g daikon radish, julienned
- 150 g carrots, julienned
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 whole Vietnamese baguettes
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh mint
- 1 whole jalapeño, sliced
- ½ whole cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, honey, and black pepper in a bowl. Add sliced beef and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add julienned daikon and carrots, toss well, and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- 3
Slice baguettes lengthwise and lightly toast if desired.
- 4
Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.
- 5
Spread mayonnaise on the inside of each baguette. Layer beef, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, jalapeños, cilantro, and mint.
- 6
Serve immediately while the beef is warm.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- knife for slicing
- mandoline or julienne peeler
- cutting board
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