Description
Craving something bold and unforgettable for lunch or dinner? This Korean BBQ Meatball Banh Mi is a must-try fusion that delivers on every level—crispy baguette, juicy BBQ-glazed meatballs, tangy pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. It’s a quick dinner idea that feels gourmet, a healthy snack packed with protein, and a fun twist on traditional sandwiches. Whether you’re into easy recipes, dinner ideas, or just want a flavor bomb between bread—this is it.
Ingredients
12 meatballs (store-bought or homemade, cooked)
1⁄2 cup Korean BBQ sauce
2 small baguettes or 1 large French baguette, cut into sandwich sizes
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
1⁄2 cup pickled carrots (optional daikon mix)
1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1⁄4 cup rice vinegar (for pickling)
1 teaspoon sugar (for pickling)
1⁄4 teaspoon salt (for pickling)
1⁄2 cup shredded carrots or daikon (for pickling mix)
Instructions
1. Prepare your meatballs by cooking or reheating them until hot through.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add Korean BBQ sauce and toss in meatballs. Simmer until fully glazed.
3. In a bowl, mix shredded carrots (and daikon if using) with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it sit 10–15 minutes.
4. Slice baguettes and toast them lightly until edges are golden and crisp.
5. Spread mayonnaise on the inside of each toasted baguette.
6. Add a layer of pickled vegetables to the base.
7. Place 3–4 glazed meatballs on top of the veggies.
8. Add jalapeño slices and cilantro over the meatballs.
9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
10. Close the sandwich gently, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra heat, mix sriracha into the mayo or use gochujang mayo.
Toast the bread just before assembling to avoid sogginess.
Make the pickled veggies in bulk—they stay fresh in the fridge for a week and work on many dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ Banh Mi, easy dinner, sandwich recipe, Asian fusion, meatball banh mi, quick lunch