Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, where tender meatballs coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze rest atop fluffy rice and vibrant veggies. This easy recipe combines sweet and savory elements, making it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until browned.
- Meanwhile, stir together honey, soy sauce, and chopped bell peppers in a bowl.
- In an oven-safe dish, combine baked meatballs with cooked rice and drizzle honey garlic sauce over everything. Gently stir.
- Return the dish to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg