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Honey Garlic Meatball & Rice Bake

Honey Garlic Meatball & Rice Bake
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Looking for a comforting weeknight meal that the entire family will love? This Honey Garlic Meatball & Rice Bake combines tender meatballs with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. In just one pan, you can enjoy a dish that’s easy to prepare and even better as leftovers! Perfect for busy evenings or cozy family gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain or jasmine white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), salt, and pepper. Form into 20–24 meatballs.
  3. Sear meatballs in a skillet for about 2 minutes until golden.
  4. Prepare the sauce by combining honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Spread uncooked rice in a greased baking dish; layer with bell peppers and peas. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently before adding meatballs on top.
  6. Drizzle the honey garlic sauce over everything.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until rice is tender.

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