Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a delightful dish that combines tender meatballs with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe will have your family asking for seconds! With minimal preparation and mouthwatering results, you’ll feel like a chef without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- 3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth until smooth.
- 5. Spread uncooked rice evenly in a greased baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the rice and arrange meatballs on top. Drizzle remaining sauce over everything.
- 6. Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg