Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake
Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender meatballs enveloped in a luscious honey garlic glaze, served over fluffy rice that absorbs every bit of deliciousness. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, minced garlic, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Spread cooked rice around the meatballs in the dish and pour the sauce over it evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until meatballs are golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg