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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake Recipe

Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake Recipe
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This Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender meatballs in a sweet and savory sauce with fluffy rice, colorful bell peppers, and peas. Baked to perfection, this hearty meal is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Rice Bake:

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare – Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch (or similar-sized) baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
  2. Make the Meatballs – Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt. Form into meatballs and sear in a skillet.
  3. Prepare the Sauce – Combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and garlic in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch if desired.
  4. Assemble the Bake – Spread rice in baking dish, add bell peppers, peas, and meatballs. Pour chicken broth over and drizzle with sauce.
  5. Bake to Perfection – Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  6. Garnish and Serve – Let rest, then sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables to the bake.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to suit your taste.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, Meatball Bake, Rice Casserole, Asian-inspired

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