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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
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If you’re searching for a cozy and satisfying dish that the whole family will love, look no further than this Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake! This one-pan meal combines tender meatballs with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a delectable honey garlic sauce. The aroma of sweet honey and savory garlic wafts through your kitchen as it bakes, making it hard to resist. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also simplifies cleanup. Gather everyone around the table and enjoy a warm, comforting dinner that brings smiles all around.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt until just combined. Form into 20–24 meatballs and sear in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic. Stir until bubbling; optionally thicken with cornstarch dissolved in water.
  4. Spread uncooked rice in the baking dish and layer with diced bell peppers and frozen peas. Pour in chicken broth and nestle the meatballs on top. Drizzle with the honey garlic sauce.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until rice is cooked.

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