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!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Form the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until fully cooked and lightly browned.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 9

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

Serving size	1132.4 grams (1132.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2906

Total Fat 159.50g	204%
Saturated Fat 54.70g	274%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 505mg	168%
Sodium 3383mg	147%
Total Carbohydrate 225.30g	82%
Dietary Fiber 19.90g	71%
Total Sugars 164.80g
Protein 144.90g	290%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159mg	12%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 1296mg	28%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 30.9%