Print

Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a delightful one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish features tender meatballs made with ground beef or chicken, combined with fluffy rice and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious honey garlic sauce. The sweet and savory aroma wafting through your kitchen will make it hard to resist diving in right away. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also offers the convenience of minimal cleanup—everything cooks together beautifully in one dish. With customizable options for proteins and veggies, you can adapt it to suit your family’s tastes. Enjoy every bite of this wholesome meal that promises to become a staple in your home!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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 oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt. Form into 20-24 meatballs.
  3. Sear meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  4. For the sauce, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Thicken with cornstarch if desired.
  5. Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish; layer with bell peppers and peas. Pour chicken broth over the top and nestle meatballs into the rice mixture. Drizzle with honey garlic sauce.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked through.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://flavorswish.com/honey-garlic-meatball-rice-bake/