Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake is a comforting dish that combines sweet and savory flavors in a delightful one-pan meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features tender meatballs coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. With minimal prep and maximum taste, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while filling your home with irresistible aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meats, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, soy sauce, and half of the honey. Mix well.
- Form small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and arrange them in the greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix remaining honey with soy sauce and optional pineapple chunks. Pour over the meatballs.
- Evenly distribute cooked rice around the meatballs. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg