Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
Tender meatballs, sweet honey glaze, and fluffy rice create magic!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken 450g
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt. Form into small meatballs. Sear in a skillet until browned.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and garlic. Heat until bubbling, thicken with cornstarch if desired.
- Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish, add bell peppers and peas, drizzle with olive oil. Pour chicken broth over, nestle meatballs in, and drizzle sauce on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked and golden.
- Let rest, garnish with green onions, and serve.
