Description
Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake delivers a crowd‑pleasing blend of savory smoked beef meatballs, fluffy rice, crisp broccoli, and a sweet honey‑garlic glaze that caramelizes in the oven. This one‑pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and veggies in just 50 minutes. Follow the simple steps to achieve tender meatballs, flavorful sauce, and perfectly cooked rice for a comforting, family‑friendly meal that’s easy to rehear t. Serve hot, garnish with pa
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef meatballs
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix soy sauce, grape juice, honey, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread rice in a baking dish.
- Place meatballs on rice.
- Add broccoli around meatballs.
- Pour sauce over everything.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10‑15 minutes until meatballs are cooked.
- Let rest 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil for 2 minutes after baking. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or reduce grape juice for a less sweet glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake, easy meatball dinner, honey garlic sauce, one pan rice bake, family dinner ideas, quick beef meals, savory baked rice, weeknight dinner recipes, comforting casserole