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Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce

Flavor-Packed Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce

Enjoy Barbecue Meatball Bowls with Avocado Goddess Sauce, a wholesome and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef choose a lean option
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs helps bind the meatballs
  • 1 large egg acts as a binding agent
  • ¼ cup chopped onion adds sweetness and depth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder enhances savory profile
  • ½ teaspoon salt essential for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adds spice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil prevents sticking
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce the star glaze for meatballs
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice serves as a base
  • 1 cup corn kernels adds sweetness
  • 1 cup black beans packed with protein
  • ½ red onion sliced provides crunch
  • 1 ripe avocado adds creaminess
For the Avocado Goddess Sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado key ingredient for sauce
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt adds tanginess
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise enhances richness
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro brightens flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice adds zesty kick
  • 1 clove minced garlic adds robust flavor
  • 2 tablespoon water adjust consistency
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the meatball mixture by combining ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, approximately 1½ inches in diameter.
  3. Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Pour the barbecue sauce over the browned meatballs and let simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
  5. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper to make the Avocado Goddess Sauce.
  6. Assemble the bowls by dividing cooked rice, corn, black beans, sliced red onion, and diced avocado. Top with barbecue meatballs.
  7. Drizzle with Avocado Goddess Sauce and garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a healthier option, use lean ground beef and adjust the ingredients to personal preference.

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