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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce

Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce Bliss

Delightful Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce perfect for busy weeknights, ready in 32 minutes.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado Goddess Sauce, Barbecue Meatball Bowls, comfort food, family-friendly, quick dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 600kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • plate

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef can substitute with turkey or chicken
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs panko works for extra crunch
  • 1 large egg acts as a binding agent
  • ¼ cup chopped onion swap for green onions for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or use fresh minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce favorite store-bought or homemade

For the Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa/cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 can black beans or substitute with kidney beans
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion or use pickled red onions
  • 1 large diced avocado ensure it's ripe

For the Avocado Goddess Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt can use sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise try vegan mayo for plant-based
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley as a mild alternative
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice use lemon juice as substitute
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoon water add more for desired consistency

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Prepare the meatball mixture by combining ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Shape the meatball mixture into 16 meatballs, each about 1½ inches in diameter.
  • Brown the meatballs in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until evenly browned.
  • Pour in the barbecue sauce and simmer the meatballs for about 5 minutes on low heat, coating them evenly.
  • Make the Avocado Goddess Sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, water, and salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Assemble the bowls with cooked rice, corn, black beans, sliced red onion, and meatballs.
  • Drizzle the Avocado Goddess Sauce over the bowls and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Notes

For best results, store the avocado sauce separately and assemble bowls fresh before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg