Slow Cooker Meatballs with Raspberry Chipotle Dipping Sauce - Washington Red Raspberries

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
• 1/3 cup ground chia seed
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 to 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons butter or oil
• 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
• 1 chipotle pepper (finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup powdered sweetener of choice