
Protein Swap | Ground Beef Bánh Mì Tacos
with Hoisin Mayo & Marinated Veg
1120 cals
10 mins
Description
Enjoy two international food favourites in one fabulous meal. For the format, we turn to Mexico’s trusty tacos built on warmed wheat tortillas. For the filling, we’re looking to Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches for sesame-spiced beef, flavoured mayo and veggies marinated in rice vinegar.
Contains:
Eggs • Sesame • Soy • Sulphites • Wheat
Ingredients
for 2 servings
(Double for 4 portions)
250g Canadian-raised lean ground beef
15ml Minced garlic
3 Cucumbers
200g Matchstick carrots
30ml Rice vinegar
60ml Mayonnaise
60ml Hoisin sauce
6 Wheat flour tortillas
12g Mellow Sesame spices (brown sugar, sea salt, white sesame, garlic, canola oil, ginger, paprika flavour, black pepper, cellulose)
Nutrition
Total fat | 69g |
Saturated Fat | 13g |
Sodium | 2460mg |
Total carbs | 88g |
Sugar | 29g |
Protein | 37g |
Fibres | 5g |
Recipe Instructions

- In a medium pan, heat a generous drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the pork* and ⅔ of the garlic; season with ½ the spices and S&P.
- Cook, breaking up the meat, 4 to 6 min., until browned and cooked through.
- Ground beef: same instruction as above.

- Meanwhile, wrap the tortillas in a slightly dampened paper towel.
- On a plate, microwave, in 10 sec. increments, until warm.

- Halve the cucumbers lengthwise; slice crosswise on an angle.
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, 2 tbsp oil (double for 4 portions), the remaining spices and S&P.
- Add the cucumbers and carrots; toss well.

- In a small bowl, combine the mayo, hoisin, remaining garlic, 1 tbsp water (double for 4 portions) and S&P.

- Divide the tortillas between your plates.
- Spread with the hoisin mayo.
- Top with the pork and a spoonful of the marinated vegetables.
- Serve the remaining marinated vegetables on the side. Bon appétit!