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Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs

Delicious cranberry meatballs cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Sauce and Meatballs

  • 12 ounce Heinz chili sauce
  • 14 ounce jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 14 to 18-ounce bags frozen cooked bite-size Italian meatballs about ½ ounce each; do not thaw
  • finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Whisk together Heinz chili sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a slow cooker until mostly smooth. Stir in frozen meatballs.
  • Cover and cook until meatballs are heated through and sauce thickens slightly, about 2 to 2.5 hours on HIGH or 3 to 4 hours on LOW. For thicker sauce, cook uncovered on HIGH for the 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, cook everything uncovered in a large pot over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, Cranberry Meatballs, meatballs, Party Food, Slow Cooker
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