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Easy Keto BBQ Meatball Sliders Recipe

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Juicy meatballs tossed in sugar-free BBQ sauce, sandwiched between cheesy, low-carb slider buns. Full of flavor, easy to make, and great for keto and low-carb meals.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

  • 1/4 cup almond flour

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the BBQ Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

  • Few drops liquid smoke (optional)

For the Buns:

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

  • 2 oz cream cheese

  • 3/4 cup almond flour

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  • Make the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Roll into 12 small balls. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 15–18 minutes.

  • Make the Sauce: Warm BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, vinegar, and liquid smoke in a small pot for 5 minutes. Stir gently.

  • Toss the Meatballs in Sauce: Once meatballs are cooked, toss them in the warm sauce to coat.

  • Make the Buns: Lower oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt mozzarella and cream cheese together. Stir until smooth. Add almond flour, baking powder, and egg. Mix into a dough.

  • Divide dough into 6 pieces, shape into buns, place on parchment-lined tray. Brush tops with butter and sprinkle sesame seeds if using. Bake 15–18 minutes.

  • Assemble Sliders: Cut buns in half. Place bottoms in a dish, add 1-2 meatballs per bun, a bit of extra sauce, and a slice of cheese if desired. Place tops on.

  • Final Bake: Brush with butter again and bake sliders for 5–8 minutes to melt cheese and warm through.

  • Cool slightly before eating.

Notes

  • Buns and meatballs can be made ahead and frozen.

  • Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken.

  • Add jalapeños or bacon for extra flavor.

  • Use keto marinara instead of BBQ for an Italian twist.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-bbq-meatball-sliders/