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Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake

Easy Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake for Cozy Family Dinners

A quick and delicious Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake that transforms cozy family dinners into heartwarming feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ½ cup honey can be substituted with brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup broth adjust based on rice type
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional for flavor
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed under cold water
For the Meatballs
  • 1 batch meatballs homemade or frozen, slightly thawed
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mix with cold water if needed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • large baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, broth, and sesame oil. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Rinse long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a large baking dish, combine the rinsed rice with the honey-garlic sauce.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place thawed meatballs over the rice mixture, distributing them evenly.
  4. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and check that the meatballs are cooked and the rice tender.
  5. Allow the dish to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure accurate measurements for optimal results and allow resting time for flavors to meld.

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