Keto Blueberry-Bourbon Festive Meatballs contain a savory taste with few carbs. We prepare these meatballs with many ingredients, such as ground pork, almond flour, blueberries, beef broth, bourbon, ground beef, egg, black pepper, keto brown sweetener, garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, xanthan gum, and olive oil. We can easily get these components from food stores, or they might be present in our home pantry. They contain 320 calories and five g net carbs. We prepare these meatballs in only forty minutes. Keto Blueberry-Bourbon Festive Meatballs are ideal for lunches, weekend gatherings, occasions, and dinners. We freeze these meatballs for almost 3 months, so you can make them earlier if you want. Serve them with garlic butter zucchini noodles, arugula parmesan salad, or garlic bread.
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STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Main
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Cooking mode: Stovetop, oven
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Total time: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowls
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Skillet
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Whisk
- Tongs
INGREDIENTS:
- One pound of Ground beef
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- Ground pork, half lb
- 1 big Egg
- ½ cup Almond flour
- Garlic, 2 cloves
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
FOR THE BLUEBERRIES-BOURBON SAUCE:
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup Bourbon
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Keto brown sweetener
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ tsp Xanthan gum
INGREDIENT NOTES:
KETO BROWN SWEETENER:
- This is a keto sweetener, which is used to prepare the sauce. Use allulose instead to make a smoother texture.
XANTHAN GUM:
- Xanthan gum helps to thicken the sauce without containing any carbs. We use it in a small quantity. Don’t use the cornstarch, because it raises the carb content.
BLUEBERRIES:
- Blueberries contain many carbs compared to raspberries, so you can use them in a small quantity. You can substitute it with raspberries.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is used to provide moisture content in the meatballs. It also combines all the components with each other. You can also utilize the crushed pork rinds as an alternative.
GROUND BEEF:
- This component is the foundation of the meatballs. It is flavorful and maintains the tender texture. We can use ground lamb, chicken, or turkey instead to create a rich taste.
BOURBON:
- Bourbon provides a warm and deep flavor in this meal. You can add a small amount of apple cider vinegar and vanilla essence to the beef broth as a replacement.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Cover the sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir the ground pork, salt, egg, ground beef, smoked paprika, garlic, almond flour, and pepper in a vessel.
- Whisk them till they are properly mixed.
- Make a shape of meatballs about one inch and put them on the sheet.
- Bake for twenty minutes till they are completely prepared.
- Warm the olive oil in a pan.
- Include the vinegar, broth, blueberries, sweetener, and bourbon.
- Slowly cook for eight minutes till all the berries break up.
- Mix in the xanthan gum and gently cook till it thickens.
- Include the baked meatballs in the pan and uniformly coat them with the sauce.
- Carefully cook for five minutes.
- Serve these meatballs warm.
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TIPS:
- You can taste & alter the sweetness as you like.
- Don’t mix the meat too much to maintain the tender texture.
- Include a small amount of chili flakes to provide a spicier taste.
- Leave the sauce for some time, so it thickens.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower Mash
KETO BREADS:
- Almond Flour Dinner Rolls
- Cloud Bread
- Keto Garlic Flatbread
SIDES:
- Cucumber Avocado
- Arugula Parmesan Salad
- Creamy Coleslaw
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the meatballs and sauce to different vessels and store them for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooked meatballs without sauce for almost three months.
FAQs:
Will I include the frozen blueberries?
- Yes, you can add them directly. Slowly cook them for a long time.
Can we prepare these meatballs earlier?
- Yes, we can bake them earlier and make the sauce before using.
Are these meatballs good for keto or not?
- Yes, since all the products that we use to make them are keto.
May I prepare it without alcohol?
- Yes, you can use the beef broth with a little quantity of vanilla essence & apple cider vinegar to maintain a deep & sharp flavor.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 420 mg
Net carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fats: 24 g
Proteins: 22 g
Portion size: 4–5 meatballs with 2 tbsp sauce
Total carbs: 6.5 g