Who says you have to give up your favorite Mexican food just because you avoid tomatoes? With Nada Mato's Tomato Free, Nightshade Free Sauces and Condiments on hand, you can recreate your favorite Mexican dishes worry free!
Enjoy these four easy Mexican inspired Paleo recipes made with Nada Mato's Tomato Free Sauces!
Ketchup-Glazed Paleo Albóndigas (Mexican Meatballs)
Albóndigas, or Mexican meatballs, are typically served in a rich tomato-based sauce. In this tomato free version, we use Nada Mato Tomato Free Ketchup to create a tangy, slightly sweet glaze that pairs perfectly with these juicy, spiced meatballs.
Spiced meatballs made with Nada Mato's Tomato Free Ketchup
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey, preferably grass fed)
1 egg
¼ cup almond flour
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika (skip if sensitive to nightshades)
½ cup Nada Mato Tomato Free Ketchup
1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix the ground meat, egg, almond flour, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
Toss the meatballs in warm paleo ketchup and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serving Tips:
🔥 For extra flavor, serve these meatballs with a side of guacamole or cauliflowr rice
🥑 Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess!
BBQ Beef Barbacoa Lettuce Wraps
Traditional barbacoa is slow-cooked, shredded beef with smoky, spicy seasonings. This paleo version skips the chiles and instead uses Nada Mato Tomato Free Classic BBQ sauce for a smoky-sweet twist. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these tacos are the perfect game-day or weeknight meal.
Beef Barbacoa Lettuce Wraps made with Nada Mato's Tomato Free BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
2 lbs beef chuck roast
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
½ cup Nada Mato Tomato Free BBQ sauce
½ cup beef broth
Butter lettuce leaves (for serving)
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ avocado, sliced
Instructions:
Season the beef roast with sea salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
Place the beef in a slow cooker with Nada Mato BBQ sauce and beef broth. Cook on low for 8 hours or until fork-tender.
Shred the beef and mix it with the Nada Mato BBQ sauce in the slow cooker.
Serve in butter lettuce leaves, topped with sliced red onion and avocado.
Serving Tips:
💡 For a taco-style twist, serve with Nada Mato's Tomato Free Salsa or dairy-free cashew crema!
Paleo Chicken Fajitas with Ketchup-Based Marinade
Fajitas are a Mexican classic, and this paleo version uses a marinade made with Nada Mato's Tomato Free Ketchup to enhance the natural smoky, slightly sweet flavors of grilled chicken.
Paleo Chicken Fajitas with Nada Mato's Tomato Free Ketchup as a marinade
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
1 tbsp avocado oil
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika (omit if sensitive to nightshades)
¼ cup Nada Mato’s Tomato Free Ketchup
1 bell pepper, sliced (omit if sensitive to nightshades)
½ red onion, sliced
Butter lettuce or grain-free tortillas (for serving)
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the chicken strips with avocado oil, sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ketchup. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add sliced bell peppers and onions and sauté for another 3 minutes until tender.
Serve in butter lettuce cups or grain-free tortillas.
Serving Tips:
🥑 Top with fresh lime juice and avocado slices for extra flavor!
BBQ Carnitas-Stuffed Peppers
Carnitas, or Mexican-style pulled pork, is crispy, flavorful and pairs beautifully with Nada Mato’s Tomato Free Classic BBQ sauce. If you need to avoid Nightshades, try using Lettuce Wraps or sliced sweet potatoes.
Carnita Stuffed Peppers using Nada Mato's Tomato Free BBQ Sauce
Ingredients:
2 lbs pork shoulder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
½ cup Nada Mato Tomato Free Classic BBQ sauce
4 bell peppers, halved and deseeded (substitute lettuce wraps or sweet potato slices if avoiding nightshades)
½ avocado, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
Season the pork shoulder with sea salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
Place in a slow cooker with Nada Mato BBQ sauce and cook on low for 8 hours.
Shred the pork and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Stuff each bell pepper half with shredded BBQ carnitas.
Bake for 15 minutes, then serve with avocado and cilantro.
Serving Tips:
💡 For extra crunch, sprinkle with crushed plantain chips before baking!
Mexican food is bold, flavorful, and totally doable when you need to avoid tomatoes and following a paleo diet with the right swaps. Using Nada Mato's Tomato Free Ketchup and BBQ Sauce can add smokey, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors to these and so many more dishes!
Enjoy these four easy Mexican inspired Paleo recipes made with Nada Mato's Tomato Free Sauces!
Send us a picture of what you've made with Nada Mato's tomato free sauces and condiments and we'll send you a promo code good for one free Nada Mato product! info@nadamato.com
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