Raspberry Chipotle Meatballs
Elevate your next gathering or weeknight dinner with these irresistible Raspberry Chipotle Meatballs! Juicy ground beef and pork come together with simple pantry staples to create tender, flavorful meatballs baked to perfection. The real star of the dish, however, is the bold and smoky raspberry chipotle sauce—a mouthwatering combination of sweet raspberry preserves, tangy apple cider vinegar, and fiery chipotle peppers in adobo, all simmered together for a perfectly balanced glaze. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or over a bed of fluffy rice for a satisfying main course, these meatballs deliver a delectable fusion of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors in every bite. Perfect for party menus or quick family meals, this recipe is a must-try for fans of creative and vibrant dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 lb Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Raspberry preserves
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until fully cooked and lightly browned.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the raspberry chipotle sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine raspberry preserves, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Blend until smooth.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the blended sauce into the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the skillet with the raspberry chipotle sauce. Toss gently to coat the meatballs evenly in the sauce.
Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the raspberry chipotle meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks, or over rice for a main dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
