Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a comforting one-pan dish that brings together tender meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce, nestled atop fluffy rice. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying taste, it’s bound to become a favorite at your table, pleasing both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 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
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), pepper, and salt until combined. Form into small meatballs.
- Sear meatballs in a skillet until browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Prepare honey garlic sauce by combining honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat.
- In the baking dish, layer uncooked rice, bell peppers, peas; drizzle with olive oil/butter and pour chicken broth over.
- Nestle meatballs into the mixture and pour honey garlic sauce over everything.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 665mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg