Best 10 Chipotle Meatball Appetizers Recipes

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Chipotle meatball appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make party food that is sure to impress your guests. These bite-sized meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, and are seasoned with a blend of chipotle peppers, cumin, and oregano. They are then baked in a spicy tomato sauce and served with a variety of dipping sauces. Whether you are hosting a casual get-together or a formal event, chipotle meatball appetizers are a surefire hit that will leave your guests wanting more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS



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This started off as hamburgers with fresh onion and cilantro but needed a way to make this family favorite into a finger food.

Provided by Angie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix beef, bread crumbs, dried onion, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Finely chop chipotle peppers and add peppers, adobo sauce, and egg to meat mixture. Mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Brown meatballs in the hot skillet, turning as needed, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 324.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHIPOTLE MEATBALL APPETIZERS



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Cheesy meatballs meet flaky crescents in savory little appetizers.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2 oz each), thawed, halved
4 pieces mozzarella string cheese (1 oz each)
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 6 squares. Press each square in bottom and up side of mini muffin cup. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Using handle of wooden spoon, immediately make 1 1/2 -inch indentation in center of each cup.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in chipotle chili and the adobo sauce, meatballs and 2 tablespoons water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally or until thoroughly heated. Remove meatballs from skillet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the sauce into each cup. Top each with one meatball half, cut side up.
  • Cut each piece string cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half crosswise into thirds. Top each meatball with 1 piece string cheese. Bake 6 to 10 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cups.
  • Top each meatball cup with 1 avocado slice; secure with wooden toothpick. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CHIPOTLE MEATBALL APPETIZERS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 6 squares. Press each square in bottom and up side of mini muffin cup. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Using handle of wooden spoon, immediately make 1 1/2-inch indentation in center of each cup. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in chipotle chili and the adobo sauce, meatballs, and 2 tablespoons water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally or until thoroughly heated. Remove meatballs from skillet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the sauce into each cup. Top each with one meatball half, cut side up. Cut each piece string cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half crosswise into thirds. Top each meatball with 1 piece of string cheese. Bake 6 to 10 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cups. Top each meatball cup with 1 avocado slice; secure with wooden toothpick. Serve warm.

CHIPOTLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iowahorse

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup chipotle chile in adobo, along with the sauce stems removed
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
chopped fresh cilantro, garnish

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until they are lightly browned.
  • Add the tomato sauce, broth, and the chipotles in adobo sauce.
  • Heat the mixture to just under boiling and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • To make the meatballs, combine the beef, pork, onion, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Gently mix, then form into small meatballs.
  • Pour a couple of tablespoons of the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meatballs.
  • Remove and drain.
  • Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to finish cooking the meat.
  • To serve: place in a chafing dish, garnish with the cilantro and serve accompanied with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 441.9, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 28

CHIPOTLE PORK MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 scallions, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 20 cookies)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 large sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 14-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce

Steps:

  • Mix the pork, sausage, egg, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and about three-quarters of the crushed gingersnaps in a large bowl with a spoon or your hands until combined; refrigerate 1 hour. Dampen your hands and form the mixture into about 20 meatballs, 3/4 inch each.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the olive oil to a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven and swirl to coat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and top with the onion, garlic and poblano. Sprinkle with the chili powder. Bake until the meatballs are firm and the vegetables start softening, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes to the skillet along with the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, the remaining gingersnaps, the chicken broth, hot sauce and 1 cup water. Stir gently, carefully loosening the meatballs from the pan and mixing them into the sauce. Return to the oven and bake until the meatballs are tender and the sauce thickens, about 40 more minutes.

MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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Albondigas, the Spanish word for meatballs, is also the name of this traditional dish in which they are simmered in a spicy tomato sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 medium onion, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed firmly to remove excess liquid
1 large egg
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with juice
1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cooked rice and chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine pork, onion, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well with a fork. Form into 16 (2-inch) balls; transfer to a plate, and place in freezer until firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and chiles in a blender; process until smooth, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs; cook until brown, turning often, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add pureed sauce and return all meatballs to skillet. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Uncover, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro, as desired.

MEATBALLS WITH CHIPOTLE DIPPING SAUCE



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Appetizer meatballs made with minced jalapeño peppers deliver another level of heat when you tuck into the chipotle dipping sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings, 1 meatball and about 1 Tbsp. sauce each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, minced
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix meat, cilantro, bread crumbs, jalapeño peppers, egg and 2/3 of the garlic; shape into 20 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, process mayo, chipotle pepper and remaining garlic in blender until smooth.
  • Serve meatballs with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Pork     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Meat     Veal     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 (hors d'oeuvres)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
6 bacon slices, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded canned chipotles in adobo
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons water
3/4 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Equipment: about 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water
Garnish: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Stir together milk and bread crumbs in a large bowl.
  • Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet, then cook onion, garlic, chipotles, cumin, and oregano in skillet, stirring, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add water and cook, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir into bread crumb mixture, then add ground meats, egg, parsley, bacon, and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well with your hands.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Form scant tablespoons of meat mixture into balls and thread 3 balls 1/2 inch apart onto each skewer, arranging skewers on a lightly oiled broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat (do not turn) until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

HONEY-CHIPOTLE TURKEY MEATBALLS



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These smokey sweet meatballs will be a big hit at your party. They're glazed in a sauce made from honey, chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, and cider vinegar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1/2 yellow onion, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, onion, garlic, salt, and ground pepper until combined (do not overmix). Form into 16 meatballs. In a small bowl, stir together honey, chiles, and vinegar.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven, pour honey mixture over meatballs, and swirl skillet to coat; bake until liquid is reduced and meatballs are glazed, 5 minutes, swirling halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

MEATBALLS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup masa harina
1/4 cup hot water
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 14-ounce can beef broth
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped, from a can of chipotle chile peppers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine masa harina and the hot water. Add ground pork, ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, cumin, black pepper, and allspice. Mix thoroughly to combine. With wet hands, form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook until evenly browned and cooked through, stirring frequently. Remove meatballs from skillet. For sauce, in the skillet, combine broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chile pepper. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and reaches desired consistency. Add meatballs to sauce; heat through. Transfer meatballs with sauce to a shallow serving dish.

Tips:

  • To make the meatballs more flavorful, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • For a spicier meatball, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • To make the meatballs more moist, add a little bread crumbs or oatmeal to the meatball mixture.
  • For a crispy meatball, bake the meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • To make the meatballs more tender, cook them in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Conclusion:

Chipotle meatballs are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be served at any party or gathering. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different chipotle meatball recipes that will be sure to please everyone.

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