Recipes BBQ & Grilling Beef Burgers The Banh Mi Burger 5.0 (5) 5 Reviews 1 Photo I'm combining my favorite sandwich with my other favorite sandwich to create my new favorite sandwich. If, that is, you consider a burger a sandwich, which I do. But forget about the burger, because no matter what kind of meat you use for your sandwich, learning how to make a banh mi version of it, is something everyone should know how to do. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on September 15, 2023 Save Rate Print Share 1 That old saying, "If it's not broken, don't fix it," is sound advice in almost all areas of life with one very notable exception… the kitchen. Many of our favorite dishes are versions of perfectly fine recipes that we've tweaked and twisted into something new and exciting, and this Banh Mi Burger is a great example. The char-grilled ground beef was an absolutely perfect pairing with the traditional banh mi fixings, and while I generally prefer a soft, sesame bun for my burgers, the crusty, French-style sandwich roll was amazing. By the way, don't be shy with the mayo sauce, as this needs to be generously dressed to bring all the ingredients together. And, if you're not into ground beef, I still hope you try this approach with whatever meat, grilled or otherwise, you decide to enjoy. It was tempting to make this with the traditional swipe of pate on the roll, but since I used a nice, fatty ground beef, I thought that might be a little too rich. On my next attempt, maybe I'll try a leaner blend, and go full banh mi. I'll report back with an update if I do, but in the meantime, whether you "fix" this unbroken banh mi burger or not, I really do hope you give it a try soon. Chef John The Banh Mi Burger 5.0 (5) Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 banh mie burgers Save Rate Print Share Ingredients For the Burger: 1 pound ground beef chuck 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon fish sauce ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon five-spice powder For the Sandwich: ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons Sriracha 2 French sandwich rolls ½ cup julienned carrot ½ cup julienned daikon radish 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 8 thin slices English cucumber 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno pepper, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste Directions Gather all your ingredients. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Combine beef, fish sauce, soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, and 5-spice powder in a bowl, and mix until evenly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Mix mayonnaise, hoisin, and Sriracha together in a small bowl for sauce. Keep chilled until needed. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Cut open rolls, remove about 1/2 of the inside crumb, and place on the prepared baking sheet. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Bake rolls in the preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Meanwhile, using damp hands, shape beef mixture into two burger patties sized to match your rolls or buns. Keep in the refrigerator until needed. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Combine carrots and daikon radish in a bowl. Add rice vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate until needed. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Cook burgers over the hot coals until desired doneness is reached and they spring back to the touch, turning as needed, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Slather toasted buns with mayo mixture. Place cucumbers and jalapeno slices on bottom of rolls, and top with cooked burgers. Top with carrot-radish mixture and cilantro. ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Serve and enjoy! ALLRECIPES / KAREN HIBBARD Chef's Notes: You can use any hot sauce you prefer for the sauce. Toasting the buns prior to using them is optional. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1179 Calories 87g Fat 53g Carbs 46g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 1179 % Daily Value * Total Fat 87g 111% Saturated Fat 29g 144% Cholesterol 204mg 68% Sodium 1598mg 69% Total Carbohydrate 53g 19% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Protein 46g 92% Potassium 961mg 20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved