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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake is a comforting all-in-one casserole featuring tender homemade meatballs baked over fluffy rice and vegetables, all coated in a rich sweet-and-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • For the meatballs:
  • 450 g ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • For the rice bake:
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup finely diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the honey garlic sauce:
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika until just combined.
  3. Shape into 16–18 meatballs (about 1–1½ inches).
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs 4–5 minutes on all sides. Set aside.
  5. Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish. Stir in chicken broth, peas, and carrots.
  6. Place browned meatballs on top of the rice mixture.
  7. In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, and vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Pour sauce evenly over meatballs and rice.
  10. Cover tightly with foil and bake 35 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more until rice is tender and meatballs reach 74°C (165°F).
  12. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce over top.

Notes

  • Cover tightly with foil to ensure rice cooks properly.
  • Brown rice requires extra broth and longer baking time.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for variation.
  • Store refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
  • Reheat with a splash of broth or water to maintain moisture.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620 kcal
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 820 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 62 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

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