Raspberry Chipotle Meatballs with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

Chef Ryan Wiebe

Servings

12

Prep Time

1 hours

Cook Time

20 minutes

Category

Appetizer

Raspberry Chipotle Meatballs with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce bring a little sweet-heat swagger to the holiday table. Using Spiceology’s Raspberry Chipotle Sweet & Spicy Seasoning, these meatballs get a bold berry-smoked punch that melts right into a glossy balsamic-cranberry glaze. They’re festive, a little unexpected, and dangerously easy to keep popping—perfect for a cozy dinner or a shareable party bite.

Raspberry Chipotle Meatballs with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

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    • 1 lbs ground beef

    • 1 lbs ground pork

    • 2 tbsp Spiceology’s Raspberry Chipotle

    • 1/3 cup bread crumbs

    • 1/2 cup milk

    • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

    • 2 eggs

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    • Olive oil for frying

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    • 1 can whole cranberries in sauce

    • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

    • 1 tbsp grainy mustard

    • 1 tbsp soy sauce

    Directions

    1. Mix together your milk and bread crumb so the bread crumbs absorb the milk a bit. Mix in your ground meats, parsley, Raspberry Chipotle Seasoning, eggs and salt and pepper.

    2. Form into balls (you can make them smaller or bigger, depending on what your preference is).

    3. In a bowl, mix together your cranberries, mustard, balsamic and soy. Set aside. 

    4. I like to let them set up in the fridge for an hour or so before frying.

    5. Heat a good amount of olive oil to medium high heat. Sear your meatballs on all sides, once seared pour your balsamic cranberry sauce over top. Either simmer on the stove top or bake in the oven for 10 mins at 350°F (or until fully cooked).

    6. Plate your meatballs and serve with your reduced balsamic cranberry sauce for a nice sweet and spicy holiday side dish.
    Recipe Products
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    Raspberry Chipotle Sweet & Spicy Seasoning

    Key Ingredients

    Chipotle Powder, Paprika, Cumin, Brownulated Sugar, Raspberry Powder
    Meatball Questions You’re Definitely Asking

    Absolutely. You can cook the meatballs and prepare the balsamic cranberry sauce in advance, then reheat everything together before serving. They’re even better once the flavors have had time to combine.

    They’re perfectly balanced. The raspberry and cranberry bring sweetness, while the chipotle adds a smoky heat that lingers without overwhelming. It’s bold, but not overpowering.

    These meatballs are incredibly versatile. Serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks, over rice or mashed potatoes for a main dish, or alongside roasted vegetables for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.

    Raspberry Chipotle Meatballs with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce featuring Spiceology’s Raspberry Chipotle Sweet & Spicy Seasoning, these meatballs get a bold berry-smoked punch that melts right into a glossy balsamic-cranberry glaze in an orange bowl with a jar of Spiceology Raspberry Chipotle on a wooden background