Honey Garlic Meatball & Rice Bake
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Honey Garlic Meatball & Rice Bake, a delightful one-pan meal that brings together homemade meatballs, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables all enveloped in a savory-sweet honey garlic sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, offering an easy preparation method with minimal cleanup. The combination of tender beef or chicken meatballs and aromatic veggies creates a hearty and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Mixed bell peppers and peas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 20-24 meatballs.
- Sear meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and garlic; simmer to blend flavors.
- In the greased baking dish, layer uncooked rice and veggies. Pour broth over it and nestle the meatballs on top. Drizzle with the honey garlic sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approximately 334g)
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 565mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 83mg
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