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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake Recipe

Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake Recipe

This Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake is a comforting and flavorful all-in-one meal that combines meatballs with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • skillet
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 unit egg room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional but recommended
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening

For the Rice Bake

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice long grain or jasmine
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers any color
  • ½ cup frozen peas no need to thaw
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions optional for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently and form small meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic. Cook until it bubbles. Optionally thicken with cornstarch.
  • Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish. Top with bell peppers and peas. Drizzle with olive oil or butter.
  • Pour chicken broth over the rice and vegetables. Nestle the seared meatballs into the mixture.
  • Pour honey garlic sauce over the meatballs and rice. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Let the bake rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are safely cooked. This dish stores well for meal prep and leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
Keyword Comfort Food, easy dinner, Honey Garlic Meatballs, meal prep, Rice Bake
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