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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake: The One-Dish Dinner That’ll Save Your Weeknights

Honey garlic meatball rice bake with glazed meatballs, rice, and vegetables

A comforting and flavorful one-dish meal made with tender meatballs, a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce, and a vegetable-studded rice base, baked together to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt. Form into 20–24 meatballs.
  3. Sear the meatballs in a skillet with oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and garlic over medium heat until it simmers. Optionally, stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken. Remove from heat.
  5. In the greased baking dish, spread the uncooked rice. Add bell peppers and peas. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and stir to distribute rice evenly. Place the browned meatballs on top, partially submerging them.
  7. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs and rice.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until the rice is cooked and golden.
  9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Ground chicken offers a lighter alternative to beef.
  • Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended to control saltiness.
  • You can swap bell peppers for corn or carrots for variety.
  • Leftovers reheat well and are great for meal prep.

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