Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake. This delightful dish combines tender meatballs, a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze, and fluffy rice all baked together for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan wonder requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. Each bite features a harmonious balance of savory and sweet, making it appealing to both picky eaters and flavor enthusiasts alike. Serve it as a hearty main course that will undoubtedly have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined and form into small meatballs.
- Sear the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned on the outside.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic; heat until bubbling. Optional: thicken with cornstarch.
- Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish and layer with bell peppers and peas. Pour chicken broth over everything and nestle the meatballs on top. Drizzle with honey garlic sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 448
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 762mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg