Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs

These Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs are a perfect blend of spicy and sweet flavors. The combination of cranberry sauce, chipotle peppers, and ground meat creates a delicious appetizer or main course. These meatballs are easy to make and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Serve them as a party snack or as a hearty meal with rice or pasta. This recipe is a crowd pleaser and will surely impress your guests!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chipotle pepper sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, water, and cornstarch.
6. Transfer the baked meatballs to a large skillet or saucepan. Pour the cranberry-chipotle sauce over the meatballs.
7. Cook the meatballs in the sauce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meatballs.
8. Serve the Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs hot as an appetizer or over rice or pasta as a main course.
9. Enjoy!

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