Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a delightful one-pan meal that unites savory meatballs with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a luscious honey garlic sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, combining simplicity and deliciousness to create a meal everyone will love. With its easy preparation and minimal cleanup, you can spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Diced bell peppers
- Frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil (optional), pepper, and salt until just mixed. Form into small meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sear meatballs for 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and garlic until bubbling. Thicken with cornstarch if desired.
- Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish and layer with bell peppers and peas. Pour in chicken broth and nestle the meatballs on top. Drizzle with honey garlic sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or substitute ground turkey or lamb for variety. For added flavor depth, consider using fresh herbs or spices in the sauce.