Description
Indulge in the comfort of a Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake—a delightful one-dish meal that combines tender meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, allowing you to impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen. With minimal prep and all ingredients cooked together, cleanup is a breeze. The versatility of this recipe means you can customize it with your choice of proteins or vegetables, making it suitable for various diets. Gather around the table and enjoy a hearty meal that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the meat, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and seasonings. Form into small meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and garlic; heat until bubbly.
- Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish and top with bell peppers and peas. Pour in chicken broth.
- Nestle meatballs into the mixture and drizzle with honey garlic sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg