Bahn Mi Meatball Sandwiches

This Bahn Mi Meatball sandwich is a fun twist on a traditional Bahn Mi sandwich. Juicy meatballs are coated in a Thai sweet chili glaze and then layered with carrots, jalapeños, fresh herbs, and sriracha mayo on a toasted baguette for the perfect bite.

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Bahn Mi Meatball Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. meatballs, frozen, pre-cooked
• 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

Day of Cooking:

• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• Sriracha mayo 
• baguette cut into 4 parts, lightly toasted

Assembly instructions:

• Add meatballs, chili sauce, teriyaki sauce, fish sauce, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced jalapenos to a large freezer bag.
• Squish around gently to mix.
• Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

• Thaw. Heat meatballs in a skillet until heated through.
• Cut baguettes into four sections and lightly toast.
• Spread with Sriracha mayo.
• Add the meatballs and top with fresh chopped cilantro and chopped mint.

How to Make Your Own Sriracha Mayo

You can make your own Sriracha Mayo by mixing 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with 2-3 Tbsp. of sriracha hot sauce, a tsp. of lemon juice, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.

You can make it hotter with more sriracha if you like.

What to serve with Bahn Mi Meatball Sandwiches

Some ideas to make this a complete meal include:

• Air fry some waffle fries or sweet potato fries to go with your sandwiches
• Make an Asian slaw with cabbage, lime, and sesame dressing to balance the rich flavors
• Sauté garlic and green beans for a healthy side
• Add even more protein with a side of edamame and sea salt

What is Bahn Mi?

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese word that means “bread”. Bahn Mi sandwiches also have French influences and are usually made with a crispy and airy baguette. Filling options typically include proteins such as pork, chicken, or tofu. Toppings include pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and spicy sauces.

This Bahn Mi Meatball sandwich is a fun twist on a traditional Bahn Mi sandwich.

Some other recipes you might enjoy are our Mongolian Meatballs, Honey Garlic Meatballs, or for something different, try our Beef and Broccoli Sheet Pan.

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Bahn Mi Meatball Sandwiches

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

 

Course: Sandwich

Servings: 4

Calories: 398 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. meatballs frozen, pre-cooked
• 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 cup carrots shredded
• 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper thinly sliced

Day of Cooking

• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
• Sriracha mayo
• baguette cut into 4 parts lightly toasted

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Add meatballs, chili sauce, teriyaki sauce, fish sauce, shredded carrots and thinly sliced jalapenos to a large freezer bag. Squish around gently to mix.
2. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Heat meatballs in skillet until heated through.
3. Cut baguettes into four sections and lightly toast.
4. Spread with Sriracha mayo.
5. Add the meatballs and top with fresh chopped cilantro, and fresh chopped mint.

Recipe Notes

You can make your own Sriracha Mayo by mixing 1/2 cup of mayonnaise with 2-3 Tbsp. of sriracha hot sauce, a tsp of lemon juice and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. You can make it hotter with more sriracha if you like.