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Cherry Cola Chipotle Meatballs

Cherry Cola Chipotle Meatballs

Sweet and spicy meatball recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp canned chipotle pepper finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

For the glaze

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cherry coke
  • 2 Tbsp canned chipotle pepper finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic for 5 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Meanwhile, combine salt, paprika, and next 5 ingredients (through cayenne) in a small bowl.
  4. In a large bowl combine ground beef, 2 Tbsp canned chipotle pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, onion mixture and spice mixture.
  5. Form medium sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-35 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.
  7. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cherry cola, brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp chipotle pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 7-10 minutes until mixture begins to thicken.
  8. Brush meatballs with glaze and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Cola Chipotle Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 415 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Sodium 213mg9%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 26g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.