Description
Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Tender meatballs, made from lean ground beef, are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe fills your kitchen with delightful aromas, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and customizable options, you’ll create a meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers and broccoli)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey until mixed well.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, chopped vegetables, baked meatballs, and any remaining honey garlic sauce from the baking sheet.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 390g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg