Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake. This delightful one-dish meal combines succulent meatballs coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all baked to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With its savory flavor profile and simple cooking method, the Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake will quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation. Gather your loved ones around the table for seconds with this comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 4 cloves garlic (total for meatballs and sauce)
- Soy sauce
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- 3. Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and brown them in a skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic until bubbling. Optional: thicken with cornstarch.
- 5. Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish; layer with bell peppers and peas. Pour chicken broth over the top and nestle browned meatballs into the mixture.
- 6. Drizzle the honey garlic sauce over everything and cover with foil. Bake for 40 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg