Description
Savor the perfect combination of savory barbecue meatballs and creamy avocado goddess sauce in this delightful dish. Juicy meatballs made from high-quality ground beef, paired with a rich, zesty avocado sauce, create a comforting meal that’s ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Each bowl is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a satisfying option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (sweet and tangy)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C).
- While meatballs are baking, blend avocados, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Once cooked, toss the meatballs in barbecue sauce until well-coated.
- Serve over rice or quinoa, drizzling generously with avocado goddess sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg