Honey Garlic Meatball Rice with Bell Peppers and Peas (Easy 80-Min Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or ground chicken
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
• 1 cup uncooked long grain or jasmine white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (optional)