Best Cranberry Chili Recipes

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS

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.

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS

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 SALSA

Steps:

• Place the cranberries, sugar, chilies, cilantro, onions, lime juice, zest and spices in a food processor; cover and pulse just until blended. Transfer to a serving bowl; chill until serving. Serve with chips.

CRANBERRY-CHILI CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, green chiles, onion, lime juice and spices. Spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.

CRANBERRY CHILI

Steps:

• In a cooking pan brown meat until pink, stirring to separate.
• Pour off any fat.
• Add picante sauce, refried beans, tomatoes, chili powder and garlic.
• Heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add cranberry sauce and kidney beans.
• Heat thoroughly.
• Sprinkle each bowl of chili with cheddar cheese before serving.

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.

MEATBALLS-CRANBERRY AND CHILI SAUCE, BAKINTIME

Steps:

• Use stuffing that was mixed as if being used for holiday turkey stuffing; at least two cups are needed. I had extra stuffing frozen, about three cups from Thanksgiving. So I thawed this and used two cups.
• Crumble two pounds of ground beef and mix in a large food processor bowl with the thawed stuffing. Pulse until mixed well.
• Shape into 1 tablespoon-size meatballs, and place on a greased baking sheet which has sides. I used two as this made about three dozen meatballs.
• Place in preheated oven, at 350 degrees, bake about fifteen minutes.
• Heat one can of jellied cranberry sauce and one bottle of chili sauce until boiling, stir constantly.
• Combine sauce and meatballs in a baking dish and bake another fifteen minutes. Keep warm and serve with a side of wild rice and regular rice if desired.

CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS

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.

CRANBERRY CHILI SALSA

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a food processor, then cover & pulse just until blended.
• Transfer to a serving bowl & chill before serving, with either tortilla chips of large corn scoops.

CRANBERRY-CHILI CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• •Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, green chilies, onion, lime juice and spices. Spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers. Yield: 14 servings.

CHILI CRANBERRY PORK OVER RICE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients and set aside.
• In large skillet, slowly brown pork or chicken on both sides in oil.
• Pour chili sauce mixture over the meat.
• Simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until meat is cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, turning and basting occasionally.
• Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

CRANBERRY CHILI SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Place cranberries, sugar, chiles, cilantro, onions, lime juice, peel and spices in food processor. Cover and pulse just until blended. Transfer to a serving bowl. Chill until serving. Serve with chips. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHILI-CRANBERRY VINAIGRET

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes with a knife and bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour or until tender. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh into a large bowl. Add melted butter, chipotle chili and the adobo sauce. Using an electric mixer, whip potatoes until smooth. Cover and keep warm while preparing scallops. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add enough scallops to fit in a single layer in the pan. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Sauté, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes or more-being careful not to overcook. Remove to a platter to keep warm and continue cooking remaining scallops, adding more oil if necessary. 3. Remove pan from heat and add the 4 tablespoons of white wine to the pan. Return to heat and cook until reduced by half. Add the ½ cup of fresh cranberries and cook just until they pop. 4. In a medium bowl combine the cranberry mixture, the vegetable broth, chili powder, orange juice, cumin and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro. 5. To serve arrange the sweet potatoes in the center of a heated serving plate; surround potatoes with the scallops. Drizzle scallops with the vinaigrette and garnish with the fresh cilantro,sprinkling all over serving plate.

CRANBERRY-CHILI CHEESE SPREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, green chilies, onion, lime juice and spices. Spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers. Yield: 14 servings.

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, sugar, chili powder, cumin and pepper 2. Bring to boil, and then reduce heat 3. Add meatballs; cook for 20-25 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally

SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHILI-CRANBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• For pork: Stir together first 4 ingredients; brush evenly on pork, and place in a shallow pan. Bake at 375° for 25 to 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°. Let stand 5 minutes. Slice tenderloin, and serve with Chili-Cranberry Glaze. Garnish, if desired. Chili-Cranberry Glaze: Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in green onions and orange rind.

CRANBERRY & CHILI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Shape mixture into about 54 (1-inch) balls.
• Cook meatballs, in batches, in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned (about 5 minutes); remove meatballs from pan, and drain well on paper towels.
• Stir together cranberry and chili sauces and next 5 ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and cook, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes or until smooth.
• Add meatballs; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until centers are no longer pink.
• Note: To make ahead, place cooked meatballs in a zip-top plastic freezer bag, and freeze up to 1 month.
• Thaw in refrigerator, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

LAMB AND CRANBERRY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and strain excess oil.
• Carefully wipe any excess oil from the pan; be careful as the oil will still be hot. Add lamb and ground beef and cook and stir until cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Add all diced tomatoes, water, kidney beans, bouillon cubes, 1/2 cup ketchup, jalapeno pepper, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chile paste, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons Mediterranean seasoning, cayenne, and chili powder. Stir contents to combine evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
• Taste and add additional ketchup, cinnamon, and Mediterranean seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and stir in cranberries.

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Turn crock-pot on low heat. Pour chili sauce into crock-pot. Add whole cranberry sauce and stir together in crock-pot; gently blending.
• Add in frozen meatballs and coat meatballs with mixture.
• Cover and heat on low for 6 to 8 hours or until hot and bubbly and centers of meatballs are hot. Serve in crock-pot dish or pour over to a deep bowl.

~ MY SAUCY CRANBERRY - CHILI SAUSAGE BITES ~

Steps:

• Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the sausages, garlic and onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender and sausages are caramelizing. About 5 minutes. Remove from skillet & drain.
• In the same skillet. Add the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder and heat over medium. Stir well to blend and keep stirring as the cranberry sauce melts and sugar dissolves. Simmer about 5 minutes.
• Add the sausage back to the pan and stir to coat with sauce. Add the pepper flakes now if using. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until desired thickness of the sauce.
• Serve as an appetizer or as a side for dinner. These are great for parties. Keep warm in a crock pot. Serve with tooth picks if serving as an appetizer.