Heart-Healthy Beef Banh Mi

Elevate your sandwich game with this 'Heart-Healthy Beef Banh Mi,' a flavorful twist on the classic Vietnamese favorite designed with your health in mind. This delicious recipe combines tender, marinated lean beef tenderloin with vibrant, crispy veggies like cucumber, carrots, radishes, and jalapeños. The whole grain baguette provides a fiber-rich base, while a zesty lime-infused low-fat mayonnaise adds a tangy, creamy touch without the excess calories. Featuring low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, and a touch of honey in the marinade, this dish balances bold umami flavors with heart-conscious ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a lunch upgrade, this quick and easy 40-minute recipe delivers four nutritious servings of guilt-free indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Lean beef tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 large Whole grain baguette
• 0.5 sliced Cucumber
• 1 grated Carrot
• 5 thinly sliced Radishes
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 1 thinly sliced Jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger to create a marinade.

Step 2

Slice the lean beef tenderloin into thin strips and add it to the marinade. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes to absorb flavors.

Step 3

While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber, grate the carrot, thinly slice the radishes and jalapeño, and roughly chop the cilantro.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the low-fat mayonnaise and lime juice. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, and add the marinated beef slices. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Step 6

Cut the whole grain baguette into four equal sections, then split each section lengthwise. Lightly toast the baguette pieces if desired.

Step 7

Spread the lime-infused mayonnaise on the inside of each baguette slice.

Step 8

Layer the cooked beef onto the bottom halves of the baguettes, then top with cucumber, grated carrot, radishes, and jalapeño slices.

Step 9

Garnish each sandwich with fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 10

Close the sandwiches with the top half of the baguette, secure with a skewer if necessary, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	975.9 grams (975.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2020

Total Fat 87.70g	112%
Saturated Fat 24.20g	121%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.70g
Cholesterol 380mg	127%
Sodium 2917mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 148.30g	54%
Dietary Fiber 17.90g	64%
Total Sugars 15.50g
Protein 163.20g	326%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 2278mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 29.1%