Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a delightful dish that combines tender meatballs coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and is guaranteed to please the entire family with its irresistible sweet and savory flavors. Easy to prepare and packed with deliciousness, it’s a crowd-pleaser for dinner parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Form small golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together honey and soy sauce until smooth; simmer to thicken slightly.
- In a deep baking dish, add uncooked rice as the base layer and pour in water or broth. Place meatballs on top and drizzle with half of the honey garlic sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and rice is fluffy.
- Serve hot with remaining honey garlic sauce drizzled on top, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg