Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Meatballs (Keto & Summer-Ready)
These bite-sized beauties are everything we love about summer grilling — smoky, saucy, and wrapped in bacon. Made with a mix of beef and pork, slow-cooked to juicy perfection in sugar-free BBQ sauce, they’re low in carbs and high in flavor. Whether it’s a party platter, meal prep, or a midweek treat, these meatballs always disappear fast.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: ~5 hours
- Yield: 6 (2–3 meatballs per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8–10 slices bacon, halved
1/2 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
Instructions
Mix beef, pork, egg, Parmesan, and seasonings in a bowl. Roll into 1.5-inch meatballs.
Wrap each meatball with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place in a slow cooker and pour BBQ sauce over top.
Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or until meatballs are cooked through and bacon is tender.
Serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
Keto-friendly, summer-ready, and totally craveable!
Nutrition
- Calories: ~310 per serving
- Fat: 24g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 2g per serving
- Fiber: 0g per serving
- Protein: 22g per serving