Description
Experience the deliciousness of Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce, a vibrant and satisfying meal that combines smoky barbecue meatballs, roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, and tender broccoli, all drizzled with a creamy avocado dressing. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, gatherings, or meal prep, offering a colorful presentation packed with nutrients to keep you energized. Each bite delivers a flavorful explosion that balances rich barbecue flavors with fresh herbs. Whether you prefer it layered or mixed, this wholesome bowl is customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground sirloin or lean/extra-lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 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
- 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into medium florets
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Big handful of fresh herbs (I used a combination of basil and dill)
- 4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg, Panko crumbs, paprika, oregano, basil, and garlic. Roll into 16 meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Roast diced sweet potatoes and broccoli on separate baking sheets for 25–30 minutes and 20 minutes respectively.
- Whisk together barbecue sauce ingredients and pour over meatballs; heat briefly on the stovetop.
- Blend avocado goddess sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa or brown rice topped with veggies and meatballs drizzled in sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg