Honey Garlic Meatballs (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Mix for Meatballs
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1 lb ground chicken or ground beef
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine
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1 teaspoon sesame oil (if you want)
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Honey Sauce
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3 tablespoons ketchup
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/3 cup honey
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1 teaspoon cornstarch (if you want it thicker)
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2 tablespoons water
→ Rice Casserole
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1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
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1/2 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
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1 cup uncooked jasmine or long grain white rice
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2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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1/2 cup diced bell peppers any color
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1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
# Steps to Follow:
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Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch dish lightly with spray or oil.
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Put ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt in a big bowl. Mix just enough so it stays tender.
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Roll the mix into about 20-24 balls around 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium. Brown meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side but don’t cook all the way through.
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Combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, and minced garlic in a small pot. Warm on medium till it bubbles gently. If you want thicker sauce, add cornstarch mixed with water and cook one more minute. Take off heat.
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Spread raw rice in the greased pan. Add bell peppers and frozen peas on top. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Pour broth evenly and stir just a bit. Nestle browned meatballs into the rice so they sink a little. Pour the honey garlic sauce over it all.
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Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Take the foil off and bake 10-15 more minutes until the rice is done and the top has a light golden color.
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Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if you like.
# Additional Tips:
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Make sure meatballs get to 165°F (74°C) inside so they’re safe to eat.