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Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs

Delicious cranberry meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 2 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 9 meatballs
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Sauce and Meatballs

  • 1 bottle (12-ounce) Heinz chili sauce
  • 1 can (14-ounce) jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bags (14 to 18-ounce) frozen cooked bite-size Italian meatballs do not thaw

Garnish

  • finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Whisk Heinz chili sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a slow cooker until mostly smooth. Stir in frozen meatballs.
  • Cover and cook until meatballs are heated and sauce thickens, 2 to 2 ½ hours on HIGH or 3 to 4 hours on LOW. For thicker sauce, cook uncovered on HIGH for last 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving dish or serve straight from the slow cooker. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For a faster version, make on the stovetop over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 3g
Keyword appetizer, Cranberry Meatballs, holiday recipe, Meatballs, party food, Slow Cooker
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