Honey Garlic Meatball & Rice Bake
Indulge in the warmth of family gatherings with this Honey Garlic Meatball & Rice Bake. This delightful dish combines tender, homemade meatballs with fluffy rice and colorful veggies, all drenched in a savory-sweet honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to bring smiles to your table. With its one-pan convenience, clean-up is a breeze, allowing you more quality time with loved ones. Once you try it, you’ll want to make it a regular part of your dinner rotation!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup uncooked long grain or jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Mixed bell peppers and peas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into 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.
- Spread rice in a greased baking dish; layer with bell peppers and peas; drizzle with olive oil.
- Nestle seared meatballs into the rice mixture and pour the honey garlic sauce over everything.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg