Luikse Gehaktballetjes in Siroop de Liège Saus met Keto Groenten
Liège Meatballs in Liège Syrup Sauce with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm meatballs are made without breadcrumbs. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Belgian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Authentic Liège-style meatballs, simmered in their characteristic sweet-savory sauce, which traditionally uses 'Sirop de Liège' (apple and pear syrup). This keto version adapts the sauce with a sugar-free syrup substitute or a minimal amount of original syrup, served with keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Ground beef and pork mix, egg, finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, sugar-free 'Sirop de Liège' substitute (or a very small amount of traditional sirop), apple cider vinegar, beef broth, butter, leeks, mushrooms, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm meatballs are made without breadcrumbs. The sauce must use a keto-friendly sweetener or minimal traditional 'Sirop de Liège' and no flour thickeners. Request keto vegetables instead of frites or traditional sides.
Watch out for
Traditional 'Sirop de Liège' is very high in sugar. Onions are used generously in the sauce base. Ensure no breadcrumbs in meatballs or flour in sauce.
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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