Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the avocado goddess sauce. In a blender, combine avocados, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Once the meatballs are done, toss them in barbecue sauce until fully coated.
- Serve the barbecue meatballs over cooked rice or quinoa, drizzled with avocado goddess sauce.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can also be cooked on the grill for a smoky flavor.
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg