Short Rib Pho French Dip Banh Mi with Thai Basil Chimichurri.
Ahh, are you confused??
Yeah, so sorry! I just could not figure out a non confusing title for the recipe. It happens when you have killer fusion food (general term for the combination of various forms of cuisine) like this.
It’s basically three recipes all wrapped into one, but made better with new additions and flavors. And it’s basically the BEST sandwich ever. EVER.
It has texture, color and so much flavor. Now put all three of those elements together and you have one incredible Vietnamese, Thai and French fusion sandwich.
You probably can’t tell (or maybe you can by my forcefulness here?), but my excitement for this sandwich on a scale of 1-10 is probably at about an 18 right now. So much love for this recipe…and um, a lot of it is due to the colors…and that egg.
When in doubt, add an egg… never fails.
Plus, eggs are sometimes common on Banh Mi sandwiches, so I went with it.
Ok, so here’s the deal, this sandwich was inspired by The Pig and The Lady in Hawaii. They have a sandwich on their menu called the Pho French Dip Banh Mi. Sadly, I have never been to Hawaii, but as I was reading about this sandwich, I knew I had to make my own version. I am sure their sandwich is WAY awesome, and if I ever make it to Hawaii I will be sure to try it, but for now, I am loving this sandwich.
While this sandwich may sound complicated, it’s actually pretty simple and easy. It is the perfect mix of winter, spring and summer. It’s semi cozy because of the slow cooked short rips and the piping hot pho broth, but it’s also crazy colorful and fresh, thanks to the chimichurri and all those classic Banh Mi toppings.
See, the perfect mix of everything and perfect for making right this second.
Here’s how this short rib pho french dip banh mi goes down. The short ribs get slow cooked in a simple pho broth – just a handful of ingredients (think beef broth, onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, mushrooms and fish sauce), nothing too fancy except maybe the star anise. If you don’t have star anise, you can find it at Whole Foods and most grocery stores, or I suppose you could leave it out, but I wouldn’t.
So once the ribs are cooked, you remove them from the pho broth, strain the broth and then add a few more ingredients and well, that’s pretty much it. You have your juicy short ribs for the sandwich and your pho broth for dipping. Eat it just like you would dip a french dip. Can you say awesome?!?
And then there is the Thai Basil Chimichurri. So simple and easy, but it adds so much fresh flavor. I like to make this while the ribs are cooking so it’s all ready to go when the ribs are done, and it doesn’t take longer than ten minutes to make.
ASSEMBLY. You must have a delicious french baguette, swiss cheese (YES), pickled veggies, mung bean sprouts (or just sprouts), fried eggs (a big must for me) and limes. Oh, and of course the chimichurri and pho broth.
Then you’re good to go.
The sandwiches take a little trip into the oven to melt the cheese. Then just add the fresh toppings, top it all off with the fried egg, break that egg yolk, put the bun back on and start dipping that crusty sandwich in the amazing slow cooked steaming pho broth. <– It’s really good and it’ll also warm you right up.
Wow, I’m getting excited just sitting here typing about it. It’s that good.
But really, I just have to say that dipping these sandwiches into pho broth is DELICIOUS. Like if you thought a french dip was good wait until you try these. These are better. So much better.
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Vietnamese Short Rib Pho French Dip Banh Mi with Thai Basil Chimichurri.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: Asian, korean, thai, Vietnamese
Keyword: Bahn Mi, basil, chimichuri, pho, short ribs
It's basically three recipes all wrapped into one, but made better with new additions and flavors. And it's basically the BEST sandwich ever. EVER.
Ingredients
Short Ribs
- 5 pounds bone in short ribs
- 1/2 of a small onion
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled, 1
- 4 cups beef broth divided
- 1 star anise
- 1 inch cinnamon stick 4
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (may use soy sauce but fish sauce is best)
- 2 green onions chopped
Thai Basil Chimichurri
To assemble
- 1 in long french baguette cut fourths, halved + toasted, use your favorite gluten free loaf if needed)
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- mung bean sprouts sliced limes and pickled carrots + jalapenos
- 4 fried eggs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
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Heat a large heavy bottom dutch oven over medium high-heat. Add the ribs to the skillet and sprinkle with salt + pepper. Sear the ribs on all sides for about 1 minute per side.
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To the pot, add the onion, garlic, ginger, 3 cups beef broth, star anise and cinnamon. Cover and place in the oven, cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the meat shreds easily. Check once or twice while the ribs are cooking to make sure there is enough liquid. If needed, add 1 1/2 cups of water to keep the ribs in liquid about 1/3 a way up the pot.
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Once the ribs are cooked, remove them from the broth and place on a plate to cool slightly. Carefully strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer and then place back in the pot. Add the remaining beef broth and 1 to 1 1/2 cups water depending on how much water you added during cooking. You want a total of at least 2 1/2 to 3 cups broth. Add the shiitake mushrooms and bring to a boil, cook five minutes. Remove from the heat and add the fish sauce and green onions. Keep warm over low heat if needed. Shred the meat.
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To assemble, spread the thai basil chimichurri (recipe below) along the bottom of each baguette and then stuff with meat. Top with a few slices of swiss cheese. Place on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 1 minute to melt the cheese. Remove and open the sandwiches back up. Top with mung bean sprouts, pickled jalapenos + carrots and a fried egg. Ladle the pho broth into small bowls and serve along side the sammies for dipping. Serve with extra chimichurri.
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To make the, chimichurri (I make mine while the ribs are cooking), combine red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, garlic, shallot, and chile in a medium bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in thai basil and cilantro. Using a fork, whisk in oil. Taste and season with salt if needed. Store in the fridge until ready to serve or up to one week.
Recipe Notes
*If needed, you may use another 1/2 cup red wine vinegar instead of using any balsamic vinegar. **To make these in the Crockpot. Add the ribs, onion, garlic, ginger, 3 cups beef broth, star anise and cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours or until the meat shreds easily. Check once or twice while the ribs are cooking to make sure there is enough liquid. If needed, add 1 1/2 cup of water to keep the ribs in liquid about 1/3 a way up the bowl. Follow the remainder of the recipe as directed above. ***Inspired by The Pig and The Lady in Hawaii.
So much deliciousness right there, I cannot even stand it!
You had me at the first picture and then they got better and better.
THANK YOU! So happy you approve! 🙂
This sounds so amazing!!!!! Love all your eats and follow you on Pinerest.
Just shoot me…OMG.
NEVER! LOL! 🙂
Thanks Debbie!!
It definitely took me a few read throughs to get ahold of that title! But I am pretty sure this are acceptable for breakfast because of the egg, right?!
Haha! I am sorry!! I hate to confuse people!! LOL!
Thanks Meg!
Short ribs, fried eggs and bread…total comfort food…it’s going to be 25 below today so this is perfect to warm the belly…
yeah!! Thanks so much, Lisa! Hope you get to try them!
Good Morning. Do you have a recipe for the pickled carrots? i have to elimate the basil, Cilantro, sadly in Husband portion. Will see what i can come up with for added flavor.
Short-ribs in the freezer….just waiting for this recipe ..isn’t that special. Thank you. this so looks yummy.
Oh perfect!! For the pickled carrots, I just add the carrots to a glass jar (i normally shred 3) pour in about 1/2 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Then just let it sit 30 minutes. Store in the fridge.
Hope you love this sammie!
Thanks for pickled carrot recipe. Can’t wait to try this.
Yum, Yum and Yum !!!! That is all I can say……
Guess my dinner plans have changed, but so much for the better….thank you 🙂
ha! THANKS!
Ok, so the title may be confusing but the sandwich looks simply delicious!
Thank you!!
That title definitely blew my mind a little bit. SO many of my favorite foods all wrapped between two slices of carby goodness…WITH a fried egg. This is 110% what my face wants to eat everyday forever. the end. Pinned!
Hah! The title is a MESS!!
LOL!
Thanks Taylor!!
This is a crazy and amazing sandwich! In awe 🙂 Looks so fun to eat, too!
Thank you!!
There’s so much goodness all in one sandwich!! Yum
Thanks Layla!!
Wow, this looks delicious! Love the egg here.
Thanks Kathy!
The egg. I die.
right?!? TAHNKS!
After processing that insane title, and checking out those mind blowing photos, I am completely sold on this recipe! I have to ask you, where did you find the bread for these sandwiches? They look AMAZING!
Haha! The title is a total mess…UGH!
Thanks so much!
So awesome! An all season sandwich that combines some of my favorite cuisines! It’s perfect!
Thank you!!!
Face – stuffer. I love the short ribs in this bang mi version
THANK YOU! It is tottaly a face stuffed, you are so right!
I am overwhelmed, confused and, possibly, food-lustful? This looks fantastic in every possible way!
Haha! Thank you!!
I am very confused and very happy about it. This looks like just the sort of hearty sandwich crave this time of year!
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Ha! THANKS!
So.many.good.things. Good lord, I’m pretty sure this is the best thing I’ll see all week. That drippy egg. The perfect sandwich. The short ribs. ALL OVER THIS.
THANK YOU!! Hope you had a great start to the week! 🙂
Your photography is stellar but the photo of those eggs really speaks to me. They’re so fluffy and bubbly and you captured them perfectly in sun-soaked goodness!!
Awe!! Wow!! Thank you so much! have a great week!
I can’t cease to love your pictures and how creative you are. I’m a huge fan!
Awe! Wow! Thank you!!
Salivating….OMG!
Thank you!!!
Just made Banh mi myself and I love it, especially the meat!! Next time I’ll continue experimenting with my version by adding some eggs, because yours look damn delicious.
//Valérie
http://www.globalspicedblog.tumblr.com
Thank you!! Try eggs, so awesome!!
You are KILLING me with this sandwich! Amazing!
TAHNK YOU!!
You are so talented 🙂
AWE! THANK YOU!!
Oh my Goodness, this looks so good! I love Banh Mi and I’m going to love it even more with a fried egg! Can’t wait to try this, Thiegan!
THANks!!
Oh, just wow!! I have not been to Hawaii either, but I am pretty sure your sandwich is going to be 10 times better than original. This is the most complicated sandwich recipe I have seen, but I am pretty sure I will dream about it tonight!! Each and every of yours recipes are the best ever, and this year it just have been a non-stop treat with all the Asian favors and awesome ideas!
Haha! Thank you! I hope you get to try it! 🙂
That egg is gorgeous! And that banh mi looks amazing! Slow-cooked short rib? Sign me up! Brilliant, as always, Tieghan. 🙂
This looks like the best sandwich I will ever eat. Was it slightly Chinese New Year inspired? I was just at a New Year’s festival this weekend and saw pho burgers… same idea as the sandwich, but not as tasty because they didn’t think of pho broth dipping sauce 🙂
Thanks Jenny! And nope, but cool sammie idea! 🙂
This is such a creative sandwich! I love all the flavors and textures you managed to pack in there, and I’m dying over that dipping shot with the egg dripping…I need a better hand model (than myself) haha!
That title seriously made me crack up – you are the queen of fusion food!! And that egg picture – HOLY COW. Gimme all the sandwiches 🙂
This sounds like the best sandwich ever. I want to eat my computer. Perfection, bravo!
Thanks!!
What a killer sandwich, I just love the way you styled this! And the Thai basil chimichurri has my name all over it!
Thanks Laura!! Hope you are having a great week!!
This is food porn like I’ve never seen. That squeezing eggy shot… oh goodness. Drool. What a combination of flavors and textures.
Thank you so much, Brain! 🙂
These look gorgeous and the Thai chimmchurri is genius on it’s own!!
Thanks Sophia!
I sent this link to my son. His reply…”Oh damn”. I agree. Can’t wait to make this.
Thanks Janet!
Hi! This looks great & I’m about to make it but confused a little. Can this be cooked in a ditch oven over stove top? Because you say to preheat the oven but you don’t mention putting it in so could it be over the stove? Or should it go in the oven? Thanks!
Hey Robyn,
It should be cooked in the oven, not on the stove top. I fix the recipe now. Hope you love these!!
Aw man- this looks AMAZE-BALLS.
Like woah.
-Kelsey
http://www.alittlerosemaryandtime.com
Thanks Kelsey!!
Where do you come up with these ideas?! This looks so fantastic, can’t wait to grab some short ribs and make these.
Thank you!!
THIS IS WHY FUSING THINGS TOGETHER IS A GREAT IDEA. I’m going to explode if i don’t eat this sandwich. holy. shit.
HA! Thanks Kate!!
I made this for my married children and spouses today. We didn’t speak. We ate, slurped, groaned with lots of mmmmmmmm’s. Winner!! Thank you so much. I love your creative brain.
Just made this. Ridiculously good!! Added fresh cucumber slices and used some vinegar slaw instead of pickled carrots. I used a pressure cooker and it took about 1 he. My husband said it’s the best sandwich he’s ever had. Awesome recipe and thanks for sharing!!
SO HAPPY you loved it!! THANKS!!
These sound amazing. About the short ribs, my farmers market meat vendors don’t carry short ribs, could another cut of meat be used like a roast? If so, how much would be needed for 4 serving?
This looks simply amazing!! We just ate at the Pig & the Lady over the weekend and I must try to make something similar at home! Mahalo for sharing!!
Have made this recipe a few times already and it is simply amazing. I’ve had the original and I think this is so much better. Props to you.
Oh this is awesome! TAHNK YOU!
Dang girl you are so talented! What great ideas you come up with, this looks amazing! Seriously drooling!
Haha thanks so much Angie!! I hope you try it and love it!!
Hi This sounds so good but I don’t have a dutch oven. If I use my slow cooker, do you know the setting and cook time? Thanks! Love the site!! Use it constantly!
I would cook on love for 6-7 hours. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Made this recipe this weekend and hot DAMN is it amazing! Honestly, it is one of the best things we have ever made. The combination of flavors is truly something special! A couple notes about our preparation: we wanted to eat these for breakfast Sunday morning, so we started our prep on Saturday. We cooked our meat in the crock pot per the directions (high at 4 hours) and that worked out great! Didn’t need to add any extra liquid. The pho dip was pretty fatty, but the benefit of prepping this the day before was that it stayed in the fridge until the next morning — meaning all the fat solidified at the top, and we just broke it off and threw it away! It reheated beautifully on the stove the next morning and the flavor was perfect. We also swapped out a few things — used all balsamic rather than red wine vinegar, which still made the chimichurri turn out great, and provolone rather than swiss, which was a very neutral addition. I’m sure the swiss would add great flavor, I just personally am not a fan! I think we prepared much more meat than we’ll end up needing for the sandwiches — we couldn’t even get 4oz of meat to sit on on the sandwiches. Not that leftovers are bad, but I think we’d prepare less next time. Conversely, a wider baguette could have also helped with this. Bottom line, though — this recipe is literally an explosion of all the best flavors and it is everything I didn’t know my life was missing.
Hi McKenna! WOW this was so great to read! Thank you for trying this recipe, I am so glad it turned out so well for you!! xTieghan
Holy smokes! I’ve kept this recipe and finally made it last night. It exceeded expectations — so amazing and crazy and full-flavored. It was just right for last night and it will be even better again in the fall when it’s chilly outside. The only thing I did differently was to cook the meat the day before, chill the broth overnight so I could pull off the cold fat sitting on top and reheat the next day — deelish. Thank you for this recipe!
Wow yes!! I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Kim! Thank you so much!! xTieghan
My husband loves Banh Mis, so this is going on my list of recipes to make soon! I dont have a dutch oven but wonder if a slow cooker would do the job? Or should I just sear the meat and slide it into an oven safe casserole dish that is deep enough? Thank you!
Hey Morgan,
I would sear and then transfer to an oven safe baking dish. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Do you sear the meat prior if doing crock pot?
Hey Caryn,
I do not, but you certainly could! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan