Shredded Beef Bahn Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables and Sriracha Mayo

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Slow-cooked shredded beef nestled in a crusty baguette with tangy pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, and a spicy sriracha mayonnaise for a Vietnamese-inspired sandwich. This vietnamese-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs beef chuck roast in a slow cooker. Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger; pour over beef. Cook on low for 8 hours until beef is tender and shreds easily.
  2. Step 2: While beef cooks, prepare pickled vegetables by combining 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup julienned daikon radish, and 1 julienned carrot in a bowl. Let sit for at least 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise with 2 tbsp sriracha sauce until smooth to make spicy mayo.
  4. Step 4: When beef is done, shred with two forks and mix with cooking juices.
  5. Step 5: Split 4 small French baguettes lengthwise without cutting through. Spread sriracha mayo evenly inside each baguette.
  6. Step 6: Layer shredded beef, drained pickled vegetables, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, and thinly sliced cucumber on each sandwich. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Shredded Beef Bahn Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables and Sriracha Mayo take to make?

Total time is about 500 minutes (20 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Shredded Beef Bahn Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables and Sriracha Mayo?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Shredded Beef Bahn Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables and Sriracha Mayo?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Shredded Beef Bahn Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables and Sriracha Mayo for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Shredded Beef Bahn Mi Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables and Sriracha Mayo?

Vietnamese sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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