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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy this Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a one-dish recipe packed with comforting flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Chicken can substitute with plant-based meat
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or powdered
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce can use low sodium or tamari
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
For the Rice Bake
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth low sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas no need to thaw
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
  4. Sear the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  5. In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and a splash of water, then heat until bubbling.
  6. Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish, topping with bell peppers and peas, and drizzle with oil or butter.
  7. Pour broth over the rice and layer the meatballs evenly on top.
  8. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs and rice.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked and top is golden.
  11. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow leftovers to develop flavors overnight in the fridge. Reheat with broth for moisture.

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