Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
A delicious Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake featuring hearty meatballs, colorful peppers, and a sweet sauce perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- baking dish
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, and onion in a large bowl.
- Form into small meatballs and set aside.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil until golden but not fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and garlic. Stir in cornstarch and simmer until thickened.
- In a greased baking dish, layer rice and chopped peppers.
- Place browned meatballs over the rice and pour sauce evenly over everything.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
Notes
Use frozen meatballs to save time. Add chili flakes for a spicy twist. Top with cheese for a gooey finish. Make ahead and bake later. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg
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