typically banh mi is made with pork, but i only had a sirloin in the fridge, so i used that. glad i did. i made this for my lunch today and just threw it together. i didn't want to put too much effort into it, i was pressed for time. i did however try to put a few traditional vietnamese elements in it, after all i still wanted it to taste good. while the beef was sitting out, i put some soy sauce, fish sauce and sesame oil over it. while grilling the meat, i thinly sliced a cucumber, carrot, jalapeno, onion, fresh spinach and basil. grilled my baguette, topped it with everything and was out the door. i must say, it was awesome.