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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce

Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce, a nourishing meal that’s perfect for any occasion. These hearty bowls feature tender beef meatballs coated in a tangy barbecue sauce, served alongside roasted sweet potatoes, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy quinoa. Topped with a creamy avocado goddess sauce made from ripe avocados and fresh herbs, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or serving dinner to family and friends, this recipe offers flexibility and satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (basil and dill)
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, black pepper, egg, Panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs and brown them in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat for about two minutes on each side.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the meatballs for 15 minutes.
  5. On separate baking sheets, toss diced sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes and broccoli for 20 minutes.
  6. Whisk together barbecue sauce ingredients in a bowl; pour over meatballs once they’re done baking and heat on the stovetop until warm.
  7. In a food processor, blend avocado goddess sauce ingredients until smooth.
  8. Serve bowls by layering quinoa or brown rice at the base topped with roasted vegetables, meatballs, and avocado goddess sauce.

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