Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce! This delightful dish features juicy meatballs coated in tangy barbecue sauce, served over a warm bed of fluffy quinoa or rice, and drizzled with a creamy, zesty avocado sauce. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or entertaining guests—this recipe is easy to make and customizable, ensuring a satisfying meal that will elevate your culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked quinoa or rice for serving (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and half of the barbecue sauce until just combined. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).
- While meatballs bake, blend avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve meatballs over quinoa/rice, drizzled with avocado sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg