Description
Searching for the best honey garlic meatball rice bake? This easy and quick meal is full of flavor! Perfect for weeknights or gatherings this simple recipe is healthy hearty and great for family dinners. A delicious idea for using leftover rice and meatballs too. Bake once and enjoy all week!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired