Description
Sink your teeth into the bold flavors of this Korean BBQ Meatball Banh Mi — a fusion masterpiece that blends sweet, savory, spicy Korean meatballs with the crisp, tangy freshness of Vietnamese banh mi ingredients. It’s perfect for an easy dinner, quick lunch, or healthy snack idea. With its balance of textures, vibrant toppings, and punchy sauces, it’s one of the best sandwich food ideas to upgrade your meal planning.
Ingredients
300g ground beef or pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon gochujang
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar (for pickling)
1/2 cup cucumber slices
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large crusty baguette
Instructions
1. Combine carrots and daikon with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let pickle for 30 minutes.
2. Mix ground meat, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, breadcrumbs, and egg in a bowl.
3. Shape into small meatballs. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Toast the baguette lightly for extra crunch.
5. Slice baguette and spread mayonnaise inside.
6. Add pickled veggies, cucumber, and cooked meatballs.
7. Drizzle extra gochujang sauce if desired.
8. Top with cilantro and jalapeño slices.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Toasting the baguette right before assembling makes a big difference in texture.
Make the pickled veggies a day in advance for deeper flavor.
If you prefer less spice, use less gochujang and skip the jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion (Korean-Vietnamese)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy dinner, lunch ideas, sandwich recipe, Korean BBQ, meatball sandwich