Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

1h 5m
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
  3. 3Add diced bell pepper and peas over the rice.
  4. 4In a bowl, whisk chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, and black pepper.
  5. 5Pour the sauce mixture over the rice and vegetables, stirring gently.
  6. 6Arrange meatballs evenly on top.
  7. 7Cover tightly with foil and bake 40–45 minutes until the rice is tender.
  8. 8Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the meatballs.
  9. 9Let rest 5 minutes, sprinkle with green onions, and serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen or homemade meatballs
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dishfoilbowl