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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

A flavorful honey garlic meatball rice bake, perfect for weeknights or gatherings, that uses leftover rice and meatballs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

Meatballs and Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 unit egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 unit red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 unit green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 unit yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 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: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, easy meal, family dinners, healthy recipes, honey garlic meatball rice bake, leftover rice
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