Sugar-Free BBQ Meatballs

Satisfy your cravings for a hearty and flavorful dish with these Sugar-Free BBQ Meatballs—a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Made with a blend of tender ground beef and pork, and bound together with almond flour, these juicy meatballs are both low-carb and gluten-free. The homemade sugar-free BBQ sauce strikes the perfect balance of tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet, thanks to a clever blend of tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and liquid stevia. Baked to perfection and simmered in the luscious sauce, these meatballs are a perfect option for weeknight dinners or party appetizers. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is easy, packed with protein, and full of bold flavors without added sugar. Serve them warm for a satisfying bite that’s sure to impress your family or guests!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground pork
• 60 grams almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 15 grams, chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 400 milliliters tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 10 drops liquid stevia
• 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, almond flour, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Form the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sugar-free BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, liquid stevia, and mustard powder. Stir the ingredients together and bring them to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and gently transfer them into the saucepan with the BBQ sauce.

Step 9

Stir the meatballs in the sauce until they are fully coated. Allow them to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1537.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2960.2

Total Fat 227.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 789.7mg	0%
Sodium 3887.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 174.7g	0%

Vitamin D 84.7IU	0%
Calcium 451.0mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 1992.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.2%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 7.1%