Name: Sweet and Savory Meatballs and Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish); 2 green onions sliced (for garnish); Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional garnish)

Description

This Sweet and Savory Meatballs and Rice Bowl recipe is a hearty dinner idea combining juicy homemade meatballs with a sticky glaze, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and family meals. Includes cooking tips, nutrition facts, and customizable options.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon ketchup

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup water

2 cups cooked white rice

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

2 green onions sliced (for garnish)

Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional garnish)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a skillet over medium heat if pan-frying.

2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, ground ginger, pepper, and salt.

3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet or in a skillet.

4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or cook in the skillet until browned and cooked through.

5. In a small saucepan, whisk soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, ketchup, chili flakes, cornstarch, and water.

6. Simmer the sauce over medium heat until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.

7. Once meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and stir to coat thoroughly.

8. Serve over cooked rice, and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and fresh herbs.

Notes

Let the sauce simmer gently to avoid burning the sugars.

Wet your hands slightly when rolling the meatballs to prevent sticking.

For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds before garnishing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking or Pan-frying
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 490
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg