Keto Boulets Liégeoise
Keto Liège-style Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure meatballs contain no breadcrumbs or starchy fillers. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Belgian dish of robust meatballs, traditionally served in a unique sweet and sour sauce made with onions, vinegar, and Sirop de Liège. For a keto adaptation, the meatballs are made without breadcrumbs, and the characteristic sauce is prepared with sugar substitutes and a low-carb thickener, often served with a side of steamed green vegetables.
Key ingredients
Ground beef and/or pork, egg, almond flour (for binding), onions, beef stock, red wine vinegar, sugar-free syrup (e.g., erythritol/monk fruit blend), butter, spices (thyme, bay leaf), salt, pepper, optional side of green beans or cauliflower.
How to make it keto
Ensure meatballs contain no breadcrumbs or starchy fillers. Confirm the sauce is thickened with low-carb alternatives (e.g., xanthan gum) and uses sugar-free sweeteners instead of traditional fruit syrup/sugar. Request steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables instead of fries or mashed potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Dutch)
Balletjes zonder paneermeel. Saus met koolhydraatarme verdikker en suikervrije zoetstoffen. Graag gestoomde/gegrilde koolhydraatarme groenten, geen friet of puree.
Ensure meatballs have no breadcrumbs. Sauce needs low-carb thickener and sugar-free sweeteners. Serve with steamed or grilled low-carb vegetables, not fries or mash.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in ready-made stock or traditional sauce recipes. Standard flour or breadcrumbs in meatballs. Starchy side dishes like potatoes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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