Description

Indulge in a comforting and nutritious meal with these Barbecue Meatball Bowls featuring a creamy Avocado Goddess Sauce. This delightful dish combines savory meatballs made from lean ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, and vibrant broccoli, all drizzled with a tangy barbecue sauce. The creamy avocado sauce adds a luscious finish that enhances every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, these bowls are versatile and easily customizable for any palate. Meal prep friendly, you can whip up a batch in advance and enjoy hearty leftovers throughout the week. Gather your ingredients and get ready to savor this deliciously wholesome recipe!

Ingredients

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1 pound ground sirloin or lean ground beef
4 medium sweet potatoes, diced
1 bunch broccoli florets
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large egg
1/3 cup Panko
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, egg, Panko crumbs, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, and minced garlic until combined. Form into 16 meatballs.
Place meatballs in an oven-safe skillet and brown on the stovetop over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
On two baking sheets, toss sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes and broccoli for about 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, balsamic vinegar, tamari, and water; pour over baked meatballs and simmer on low heat until heated through.
For the Avocado Goddess Sauce: blend avocado flesh with Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic cloves, sea salt, and fresh herbs until smooth.
Assemble each bowl with quinoa or brown rice at the base topped with roasted vegetables, meatballs drizzled in barbecue sauce, and finished with avocado goddess sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 480g)
Calories: 620
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 80g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg