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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

This Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender meatballs in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with fluffy rice. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian fusion
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • 1 oven
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cooking spoon
  • 1 aluminum foil (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef Can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a baking dish, add the uncooked rice and pour the chicken broth over it. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, and drizzle with sesame oil.
  • Place the meatballs evenly over the rice mixture in the baking dish. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (optional) to prevent excessive browning. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender.
  • Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

You can replace ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
For added flavor, consider garnishing with additional green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
This dish is a great meal prep option; it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.