Best 9 Cranberry Chili Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and heartwarming dish that captures the essence of fall flavors? Look no further than cranberry chili! This tantalizing stew combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the savory warmth of chili, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this easy-to-make recipe will guide you step-by-step to create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a journey to savor the delectable essence of cranberry chili!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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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

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed

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.

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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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

16 ounces cranberry sauce, whole-berry
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup water
2 lbs frozen meatballs, completely thawed

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 CHEESE SPREAD



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Appetizers just can't get much easier than this ritzy-looking cheese spread with its refreshing hint of lime. I turn to this recipe whenever unexpected guests drop in. -Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Assorted crackers

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY CHILI



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I love both chili and cranberries...but I'm not to sure if I want them together. I'll have to try this some day.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Berries

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 cup picante sauce
1 (15 ounce) can low-fat refried beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, cut up
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 997.3, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 50, Protein 29

CRANBERRY CHILI SALSA



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"This is delicious, easy to make and very different from your typical salsas. The combination of tart and sweet adds to its appeal." Try it-it's sensational! Mary Guertin - Bourbonnais, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon and cumin
Tortilla chips

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY CHILI SALSA



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The original of this recipe was found in the Taste of Home, Simple & Delicious, Nov/Dec 2009 magazine. I have, however, slightly tweaked it!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) bag cranberries, thawed, if frozen
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
2 green onions, chopped thin
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cumin

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 SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS & RICE



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Categories     Beef

Yield 6 to 8 People

Number Of Ingredients 6

[1] 12 ounce bottle of chili sauce [you can find this near the ketchup & mustard]
1 can 16 ounce whole cranberry sauce [not the jellied]
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Prepared Rice as directed
Preapred Frozen meatballs as directed

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 CHILI SALSA



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This is such a great cranberry sauce. If you like your sauce on the hot side, add more chilies. Or you may add a little chopped jalapenos.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed, 12 oz
¾ cup sugar
1 can chopped green chilies, 4 oz
3 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
2 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp grated lime peel
¼ tbsp each ground allspice, cinnamon and cumin
tortillla chips

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.

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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Categories     Beef     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lb ground meat

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before adding them to the chili.
  • If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can use water instead. However, the orange juice adds a nice sweetness and brightness to the chili.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the chili, such as diced bell peppers, corn, or zucchini.
  • If you like a spicy chili, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the pot. You can also add a diced jalapeño pepper for an extra kick.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Cranberry chili is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful chili recipe, give cranberry chili a try!

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