Description
Savory Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sirloin or lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Panko
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove large garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp juice of lime
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil and dill)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the ground beef, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, pepper, egg, Panko, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, and minced garlic in a bowl. Mix with your hands until well blended.
- Form the mixture into 16 equally sized meatballs.
- Heat two teaspoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, browning them for about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to your preheated oven. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables: Place diced sweet potatoes on one large rimmed baking sheet and the broccoli on another. Drizzle sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Put the sweet potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes and the broccoli for 20 minutes.
- Mix together the barbecue sauce, balsamic vinegar, tamari, and water in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs and heat on the stovetop for a few minutes.
- Make the avocado goddess sauce: In a food processor, blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, sea salt, and fresh herbs until creamy.
- Serve by dividing quinoa or brown rice into bowls, adding the roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, meatballs, and avocado sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability.
- You can use turkey or chicken for a lighter meat option.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Barbecue Meatball Bowls, Avocado Sauce, Healthy Recipe