Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a comforting and effortless dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe features tender meatballs coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze, nestled atop fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. With minimal prep and one-pan cooking, you can impress your family and guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy this mouthwatering meal that brings everyone together at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, black pepper, and salt. Form into small meatballs (20-24).
- Sear meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- For the sauce, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat; thicken if desired.
- In the baking dish, spread uncooked rice evenly, add bell peppers and peas, drizzle with olive oil or butter, then pour chicken broth over it all.
- Nestle meatballs into the mixture and pour sauce on top. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg