Description
This Korean BBQ Meatball Banh Mi is a delicious fusion sandwich combining juicy Korean-style meatballs glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce, crunchy pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs all tucked inside a crisp baguette. Perfect for dinner, meal prep, or a flavorful lunch idea. Keywords: Korean BBQ meatball banh mi, fusion sandwich, Asian meatball sandwich, banh mi recipe, Korean fusion food.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 cup daikon radish, julienned
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 large baguette
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, and ginger in a bowl and mix until well incorporated. Form into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides and cook through.
3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, and a splash of water. Pour over the meatballs in the skillet and simmer until thickened.
4. In a separate bowl, combine carrot and daikon with rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 10-15 minutes. Prepare sliced cucumber.
5. Split baguette lengthwise and toast lightly. Spread mayonnaise inside. Fill with glazed meatballs, pickled veggies, cucumber, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make the pickled veggies ahead to save time.
Use a soft, light baguette that won’t overpower the fillings.
Adjust gochujang to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean-Vietnamese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg