I prefer savory breakfast over sweet, and this Bánh Mì Chảo is a classic Vietnamese skillet breakfast that’s flavorful and packed with protein. It’s made with savory beef, Vietnamese pork sausage, and eggs simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, then served sizzling hot alongside a toasted baguette for dipping.

It’s a meal that delivers a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbs to keep you energized throughout the day.

Vietnamese Breakfast Skillet (Bánh Mì Chảo)

Vietnamese bánh mì chảo is a sizzling breakfast skillet made with beef, eggs, Vietnamese pork sausage, and tomato sauce served with a toasted baguette. This high-protein dish will keep you full and powered through the day.

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Prep Time 10

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine Vietnamese

Servings people

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Ingredients

½ Tbsp garlic
⅓ yellow onion, sliced
4 oz beef, thinly sliced
3 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup red bell peppers, chopped
1 Tbsp shallot, minced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp oyster sauce
2 eggs
Slices of chả, Vietnamese pork sausage
Salt and pepper to taste
Baguette

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Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onions for 1 minute, then add the beef and season with salt and pepper.
½ Tbsp garlic, ⅓ yellow onion
Cook the beef for 3–4 minutes, until it is almost fully cooked, then remove it from the pan and set aside.
4 oz beef
In a food processor, grind the tomatoes and bell peppers together until they form a chunky purée.
3 tomatoes, ½ cup red bell peppers
In the same skillet, sauté the shallots and garlic for 1–2 minutes over medium heat until fragrant.
1 Tbsp shallot, 1 Tbsp garlic
Pour in the tomato–bell pepper mixture and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, tomato paste, and oyster sauce. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp oyster sauce
Return the beef to the skillet, then add the eggs and sliced Vietnamese pork sausage. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are done to your preference.
2 eggs, Slices of chả
Toast the baguette while the eggs cook.
Baguette
Season the skillet with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with cilantro and green onions, and serve hot with the toasted baguette.
Salt and pepper to taste

Keyword Beef, Quick

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