Beef Banh Mi Sandwiches
Beef Banh Mi Sandwiches are made with chuck roast and in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker! They're topped with pickled veggies and Sriracha mayo - so much flavor.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 648kcal
For the Banh Mi Beef
- 3-4 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
For the Pickled Veggies
- 3 carrots shredded
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 red onion sliced into half circles
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Sriracha Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoon Sriracha, depending on spice preference
Other:
- fresh cilantro
- hoagie rolls
For the Beef
Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
In a bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Pour over the beef.
In the SLOW COOKER: cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Once done, remove from the slow cooker and shred the beef.
In the INSTANT POT: Cook on high pressure for 75 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then release completely. Shred the beef.
Assemble the sandwiches
For the Pickled Veggies
Place the carrots, red onion, and cucumbers in a mason jar or large glass tupperware.
Add the water, vinegar, and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for about 3-4 minutes, until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the mixture over the veggies and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
To serve:
Spread ~2 tablespoon of the Sriracha mayonnaise on each Hoagie roll.
Top with shredded beef, pickled veggies, and fresh cilantro.
Serve and enjoy!
- The Sriracha mayonnaise and pickled vegetables can be prepped up to a few days in advance. They will keep well in the refrigerator in airtight containers.
- Use leftover pickled vegetables on rice bowls or tacos!
Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1338mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 5174IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 5mg