Description
Smoky meatballs atop roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, drizzled with a zesty avocado goddess sauce. A balanced, flavorful one-bowl meal combining barbecue boldness with creamy refreshingness.
Ingredients
1 lb (454g) ground sirloin or lean ground beef
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian if desired)
½ tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ small onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup barbecue sauce
1.5 cups sweet potato, cubed
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ avocado, pitted
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
½ tsp ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine beef, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Mix until just combined; form into 1-inch meatballs.
Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with barbecue sauce. Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss sweet potato and broccoli with olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Spread on a separate baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.
For the avocado goddess sauce, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, cilantro, cumin, minced garlic, remaining salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add olive oil and pulse to combine.
To assemble bowls, place roasted vegetables at the base. Add meatballs, then drizzle with avocado sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Substitute ground sirloin with tempeh or lentils for a vegetarian version.
Use red bell peppers or cauliflower in place of broccoli.
Barbecue sauce can be swapped with smoky chipotle or teriyaki for different flavors.
Avocado goddess sauce keeps in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg