Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the realm of tantalizing flavors. Embark on an extraordinary voyage with our delectable Cranberry Chili Sauce with Meatballs and Rice, where sweet and savory dance harmoniously. This irresistible dish combines the tangy zest of cranberries, the boldness of chili, and the comforting warmth of meatballs, all enveloped in a blanket of fluffy rice. For a delightful vegetarian twist, explore our equally enticing Cranberry Chili Sauce with Tofu and Rice, where tender tofu takes center stage, absorbing the vibrant flavors of the sauce. Both recipes promise an unforgettable symphony of flavors, ensuring a feast that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS
Cranberry Chili Meatballs is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes! Perfect served as a dinner or on toothpicks as an appetizer, your guests will love the flavor combination. This is one of my sons favorite meals!
Provided by Janelle
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot combine brown sugar, cranberry sauce, chili sauce and water. Mix well.
- Add frozen meatballs and mix well.
- Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice. (Leftover mashed potatoes work great!)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10.5 grams fat, Fiber 1.2 grams fiber, Protein 13.2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Sodium 809 grams sodium, Sugar 8.5 grams sugar
CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS
My friends look forward to enjoying these chili sauce meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are never any leftovers! Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any holiday party. -Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first six ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook until heated through, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, heat sauce ingredients as directed. Add sauce and meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. , Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS & RICE
Steps:
- I place premade [frozen] meatballs in 9x13 baking dish and cook according to directions. Meanwhile I prepare minute rice according to stove top directions & let sit. Then in another pan I mix the ingredients for the sauce in a pan and cook until like sauce consistancy & let sit. Then when the meatballs are done pour the sauce over the top of them and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve over rice.
CRANBERRY-CHILE SAUCE
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the cranberries to the saucepan and return to a boil. Turn down the heat to low and let simmer until the cranberries start bursting, about 10 minutes. Add the orange zest to the sauce.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the guajillo and ancho chiles and simmer until the chiles soften, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Transfer the chiles to a blender using a slotted spoon; blend until they become paste-like, adding some of the water from the pan to loosen. Add the chile paste to the cranberry sauce, season with a pinch of salt and stir. Heat and serve as a great twist to a Thanksgiving classic!
CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS
Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey anymore! Combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a perfect meatball topper. -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , In a large skillet, cook and stir remaining ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS
Substituting French's® French-Fried Onions for bread crumbs, kicks this recipe up a notch. These meatballs are easy to make and much tastier than the frozen variety. Delicious with the traditional cranberry/chili sauce or your own favorite sauce.
Provided by Rick Liesmann
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add beef, milk, onion, and salt; mix well. Sprinkle in crumbled fried onions and mix until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into 40 meatballs and place into a 9x13-inch and 9x9-inch baking dish; set aside.
- Blend cranberry sauce and chili sauce together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer.
- Pour 2/3 of the sauce mixture over the meatballs. Brush the remaining sauce over to completely cover the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 688 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS
Found this recipe in Women's Day Special Holiday Magazine and love the thought of these meatballs for our holiday appy table. This is another similer recipes but this is enough differant I wanted to post it. The description says these play on the sweet-tart flavor of cranberry against vibrant chili sauce. And talk about easy, use frozne meatballs and let the slow-cooker do the work
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Meat
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put cranberry sauce, chili sauce and water in slow-cooker and stir to combine.
- Add meatballs and stir to coat them with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours, until bubbly and meatballs are heated through.
- Stir; serve warm from the cooker.
- Tip: Add 2 packed tablspoons brown sugar and t teaspoon of lemon juice to the sauce for a sweet-sour variatin.
CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS
Make and share this Cranberry Chili Sauce for Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir all four ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
- Mix well and simmer until warmed through.
- Pour over cooked meatballs or heat meatballs in sauce.
- To freeze: Double or triple sauce and divide into 3 cup containers or freezer bags. Label and freeze for up to 3 months; Defrost in fridge overnight or in microwave; add cooked meatballs and cook or bake until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1621.9, Carbohydrate 82.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 73.4, Protein 3
Tips for Making the Best Cranberry Chili Sauce with Meatballs and Rice:
- Choose fresh, ripe cranberries. This will ensure that your sauce has the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the sauce over rice or your favorite pasta. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Cranberry chili sauce with meatballs and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries from the holidays. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this one a try! You won't be disappointed.
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