Easy Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups {keto/low carb}

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These Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups are a perfect Keto-friendly recipe. Bite-sized and perfect for one, these low carb hamburger muffins are packed full of taste and flavor. Great for a quick and easy dinner. The keto biscuit cup recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients.

Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are loaded with tangy sugar-free low carb bbq sauce and cheesy goodness for an easy and delicious keto dinner idea. #keto #lowcarb

HOW TO MAKE FARMHOUSE BBQ MUFFIN CUPS

These quick and easy Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are very similar to my Taco Cups with a little twist on the ground beef seasoning. They turned out amazingly delicious, and everyone loved them.

While the ground beef is browning, you can whip up a quick batch of BBQ Sauce. My homemade Sugar-Free Low Carb BBQ Sauce recipe takes this recipe up a notch and gives the ground beef an authentic BBQ flavor. If you don’t have time to make it, you can find sugar-free BBQ sauce online and possibly in your local grocery store, although it is not as tasty as the homemade version.

If you like these simple BBQ muffin cups, make certain to check out our BBQ Keto Meatloaf Recipe as well.

Ingredients:

  • Ground Beef – I use 80/20 ground beef, but you can also use ground turkey. 
  • Homemade Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce – I love this keto-friendly BBQ sauce. 
  • Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese – The more cheese, the better. 
  • Coconut flour – An approved low carb flour. 
  • Sour Cream – Adds moisture to the batter for the biscuit part of the recipe. 
  • Eggs – Binds and holds the ingredients together. 
  • Herbs & Spices – Spices bring life to recipes and add incredible flavors! 

Steps to making keto farmhouse bbq muffins :

Steps to making keto farmhouse bbq muffins: 

Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe with instructions and ingredients.

Step 1: Brown 1 lb. of ground beef and drain.

keto ground beef recipe

Step 2: Add ground beef and 1 cup of sugar-free BBQ sauce to the skillet. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

keto biscuits

Step 3: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a muffin pan. (I used parchment paper squares in the muffin tins to prevent sticking.) If you don’t use parchment paper squares, make sure to grease the muffin tins generously as coconut flour tends to be sticky.

Step 4: Combine melted butter (I cool mine by popping the bowl in the fridge for 5 min), eggs, salt, and sour cream, then whisk together and add the shredded cheese. 

low carb biscuits

Step 5: Push the biscuit mixture up the sides and bottom of the muffin pan.

Tip: Spray fingers with cooking spray—Pat the batter around the sides of muffin tins to form a cup.

low carb muffin cups

Step 6: Spoon in the ground beef mixture.

low carb ground beef casserole

Step 6: Sprinkle freshly grated cheese on top of the bbq beef mixture, then bake.

Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are loaded with tangy sugar-free low carb bbq sauce and cheesy goodness for an easy and delicious keto dinner idea. #keto #lowcarb

Bake and enjoy it! Y0u’ll love the flavors of this recipe. It’s such a nice change of pace. 

Coconut Flour Tips

Low carb flours tend to be very sticky. Make sure to grease your muffin tin generously to keep the Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups from sticking to the pan. Form the keto biscuit dough like a cup in the muffin tin with your fingers leaving room to fill with the ground beef mixture.

Can you make these eggs, cheese, and hamburger muffins ahead of time?

You can. This is a super simple recipe to meal prep. Once the ground beef is browned, add the tangy sugar-free, low carb BBQ sauce and simmer to incorporate all of the flavors. If you keep ground beef already browned on hand, this step will be even faster. You can read how I do this in my 5 easy steps to meal prep.

HOW TO STORE THESE MADE FROM SCRATCH BEEF CUPS

Store these beef cups in the fridge once baked. They should be good for 2-3 days after making them as long as you keep them in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for later by putting them in a freezer-safe container for later as well.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THESE FARMHOUSE BBQ MUFFIN CUPS

Any type of side dish would go well with these simple hamburger muffins, but here are some of my favorite side dish choices. 

  • Southern Green Beans
  • Fresh Roasted Green Beans
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Leafy Garden Salad
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Sauteed Zucchini & Squash

Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are loaded with tangy sugar-free low carb bbq sauce and cheesy goodness for an easy and delicious keto dinner idea. #keto #lowcarb
Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are loaded with tangy sugar-free, low carb bbq sauce, and cheesy goodness for an easy and delicious keto dinner idea.

MORE KETO-FRIENDLY  RECIPES

If you love our simple Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups, then I know you will enjoy checking out all of my family’s favorite recipes in my Keto Recipes Index.  With tons of delicious sweet and savory options all perfect for the keto diet, you will love this tool. I’ve shared a few more favorites below for a quick start to your menu!

How to Make BBQ Keto Low Carb Muffin Cups:

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Quick & Easy Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups {keto/low carb}

These quick and easy cheesy biscuit muffins with ground beef and a tangy sugar-free bbq sauce make a delicious low carb meal everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muffin cups
Servings: 12
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

For the Filling:

For the Muffin Cups:

Instructions

  • Brown 1 lb of ground beef and drain.
  • Add ground beef and 1 cup of sugar-free bbq sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a muffin pan. (I used parchment paper squares in the muffin tins to prevent sticking.) If you don't use parchment paper squares make sure to grease the muffin tins generously as coconut flour tends to be sticky. 
  • Combine melted butter (I cool mine by popping the bowl in the fridge for 5 min), eggs, salt, and sour cream then whisk together.
  • Add coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt to the mixture.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Spoon into muffin tins.
  • Then, spray fingers with cooking spray. Pat the batter around the sides of muffin tins to form a cup.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the BBQ meat mixture in the center of each muffin.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.

Video

Notes

The nutritional information was calculated using my homemade sugar-free low carb bbq sauce recipe. The sugar alcohols in the Monkfruit Golden are not included as most subtract to calculate net carbs.
 

HOW TO STORE THESE MADE FROM SCRATCH BEEF CUPS

Store these beef cups in the fridge once baked. They should be good for 2-3 days after making them as long as you keep them in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for later by putting them in a freezer-safe container for later as well.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THESE FARMHOUSE BBQ MUFFIN CUPS

Any type of side dish would go well with these simple hamburger muffins, but here are some of my favorite side dish choices. 
  • Southern Green Beans
  • Fresh Roasted Green Beans
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Leafy Garden Salad
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Sauteed Zucchini & Squash

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1g
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Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are loaded with tangy sugar-free low carb bbq sauce and cheesy goodness for an easy and delicious keto dinner idea. #keto #lowcarb


89 Comments

  1. Would this cook the same if I used a muffin pan that holds 6 Instead of a cupcake pan that holds 12? Do I need to adjust the cooking time? My goal is to make bigger individual ones for my husband.

    1. Sure, you can use a 6-cup muffin pan. You will need to cook a little longer. I’d just keep a close watch on them.

  2. This look amazing! Curious if you can use the cup recipe t make biscuits. Or if you tried are they a good sub for a biscuit? thanks!

  3. 4 stars
    Turned out great however your recipe calls for grated cheese but the video shows shredded. Just a heads up. Because I spent 10 minutes looking for grated cheese hahaha

  4. I know this recipe uses coconut flour. I was wondering if coconut and almond flour is interchangeable in all recipes? I’m allergic to almonds.

    1. Ahhhh…if you are allergic to almonds then I bet you are wondering the conversion for other recipes. 1/4 cup of coconut flour equals one cup of almond flour. It’s not an exact science. Sometimes when converting recipes from almond flour to coconut flour you have to add an extra egg because coconut flour is so absorbent.

    2. Thanks Kasey! I will make a note of that. It’s unlikely I will be using almond flour in anything, but glad to know what the equivalents are !!! And just wanted you know that your website has the best recipes that we have tried since going on keto last April. My husband and I have lost a combined total of almost 100lbs using your recipes!!! Thank you so much !!!

    3. Wow! That is incredible Rebekah! I am so proud of you both and am happy my recipes have been helpful. Thanks so much for taking a moment to share. Blessings to you and your family.

  5. What did I do wrong? My dough didn’t stay up? I did put some of my extra mix in a mini waffle maker and they turned out great! Help!

  6. 5 stars
    I made this tonight and it is delicious. I made it in large muffin tins and cooked 20 minutes. OMG SO good!

    1. I would wrap them in aluminum foil or reheat them in the air fryer but I’m really picky about how leftovers are rewarmed. Some people eat them rewarmed in the microwave.

  7. 5 stars
    These are amazing. My whole family loved them. They were easy to make and reheated well the next day. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you!

  8. Hi I’ve loved the standard recipe for BBQ muffins, but with type 2 diabetes, i want to try these. I also want to make them for my son’s group home. Can i use plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream?

    1. I’ve only fixed the recipe as is. There are only 2 carbs per muffin. My son and one of my daughters are Type 2 diabetic and they do fine eating this but you need to do what you feel is best for your son.

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