Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Tender meatballs are coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice that soaks up all the deliciousness. This hearty dish is ideal for family dinners or gatherings, promising to impress with its mouthwatering taste and simplicity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey and soy sauce; pour over the meatballs.
- Combine rice and chicken broth in a separate bowl and pour around the meatballs in the dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg