Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
A comforting dish that combines juicy meatballs with warm rice enveloped in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or a mix) Choose your preferred meat.
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown) Leftover rice works great.
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Use plain or Italian-style.
- 1 piece egg Acts as a binder.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced preferred.
- to taste tsp salt and pepper Adjust to your taste.
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey Natural sweetener.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) For added flavor.
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, or broccoli) Choose your favorites.
For Garnish
- Chopped green onions For added freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, cooked rice, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the meatballs.
- Add vegetables around the meatballs in the baking dish.
Baking
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.