Honey Garlic Meatball Rice Bake Ingredients For the Meatballs: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder For the Honey Garlic Sauce: 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for low-sodium) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil (optional) 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) For the Rice Bake: 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine) 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese 1/2 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish) Instructions Step 1 – Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Step 2 – Make Meatballs In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Form into 1–1.5 inch meatballs. Step 3 – Brown Meatballs In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs on all sides (don’t cook through). Remove and set aside. Step 4 – Make Honey Garlic Sauce In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Step 5 – Assemble Bake Spread cooked rice evenly in the baking dish. Arrange meatballs over the rice. Pour honey garlic sauce over the meatballs and rice. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Step 6 – Bake Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5–10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Step 7 – Serve Garnish with green onions. Serve hot, optionally with steamed vegetables on the side. Tips Make ahead: Meatballs can be prepared a day ahead and baked with rice the next day. Swap ground beef for chicken or turkey for a lighter version. Add frozen peas or broccoli for a one-pan complete meal. — TikTok de @amberrecipe