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Fragrant Sweet Chilli and Bacon Meatball Sub

Fragrant Sweet Chilli and Bacon Meatball Sub

with Chips and Spicy Sambal Slaw
4.5(243)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 22, 2026
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Calories
946 kcal
Protein
44.8g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Soya
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • Kamut (wheat)
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Spelt (wheat)
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

10 grams

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

15 grams

Ginger, Garlic & Lemongrass Puree

240 grams

British Beef Mince

4 rasher(s)

British Streaky Bacon

2 unit(s)

Brioche Hot Dog Buns

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Egg, Milk, Soya, Wheat, Kamut (wheat), Oats, Rye, Spelt (wheat), Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten, May contain traces of allergens)

30 grams

Sambal Paste

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

120 grams

Coleslaw Mix

1 bunch(es)

Coriander

32 grams

Sweet Chilli Sauce

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

1 tbsp

Water for the Breadcrumbs

Energy (kJ)3959 kJ
Energy (kcal)946 kcal
Fat42.8 g
of which saturates15.1 g
Carbohydrate97.2 g
of which sugars18.9 g
Dietary Fibre10 g
Protein44.8 g
Salt3.5 g
Potassium996.8 mg
Calcium15.8 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Medium Bowl
Small Bowl

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel).

Pop them onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

In a large bowl, combine the garlic, ginger & lemongrass puree, breadcrumbs, salt and water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for both amounts), then add the beef mince.

Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.

Roll into even-sized balls, 5 per person. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

3

Pop the meatballs onto one side of a large baking tray. Lay the bacon rashers on the other side.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until both are browned and cooked through, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle. Cook bacon thoroughly.

4

Meanwhile, roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).

In a medium bowl, combine the sambal (use less if you'd prefer things milder) and mayo. Set aside.

Slice the buns down through the middle (but not all the way through).

When everything's almost ready, pop the buns into the oven to warm through, 2-3 mins.

5

Once the buns are warmed, transfer to your plates and spread each with a spoonful of sambal mayo.

Pop the coleslaw mix into the bowl with the remaining sambal mayo, then add half the coriander and toss together. Season with salt and pepper.

6

When everything's ready, add some sambal slaw to the buns.

Line each side with a bacon rasher, then spoon in the meatballs. Drizzle with the sweet chilli sauce and sprinkle with the remaining coriander.

Serve on plates with the chips and remaining slaw alongside.

Enjoy!

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