BBQ Beef Bao with Lime Marinated Cucumbers and Spicy Mayo
Who says flavors have to have borders? Bold BBQ beef, cool cucumber and spicy mayo round out this punchy combo served in a pillowy soft bao bun. Try it as a taco or slider too!
Ingredients per serving
BRAISED BBQ BEEF
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Boneless beef short ribs 3.0 lb
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Canola oil 1.0 Tbsp
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2 cups Knorr Professional Chipotle BBQ Sauce
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Ginger, chopped 1.0 tsp
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Soy sauce 2.0 Tbsp
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Roasted sesame oil 1.0 Tbsp
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Lime, juiced 1.0 each
LIME MARINATED CUCUMBERS
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English Cucumber, sliced thin 1.0 each
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Radishes, thinly sliced 1.0 cup
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Mint leaves, torn 0.5 cup
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Lime, juiced 1.0 each
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Salt, To taste
TO SERVE
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20 each Bao buns
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Toasted Sesame Seeds, For Garnish
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For garnish, Scallions, thinly sliced
Preparation
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BRAISED BBQ BEEF
- In a large, heavy bottomed pot, season the short ribs and sear. Add the BBQ Sauce, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Reduce heat, cover, and braise until short ribs are tender, about 3 hours. Alternatively, cook in a pressure cooker.
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LIME MARINATED CUCUMBERS
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, radishes, mint leaves and lime juice. Season to taste with salt.
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TO SERVE
- Once tender, shred the BBQ beef. Steam the bao buns and build by adding BBQ Beef with sauce and lime-marinated cucumbers. Garnish with a drizzle of Hellmann’s Spicy Mayo, roasted sesame seeds, and scallions. Serve 2 buns per portion.
