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Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

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These Cranberry Meatballs are a perfect blend of savory and sweet, slow-cooked to tender perfection with a tangy cranberry sauce and a hint of chili spice. Ideal for parties or family dinners, this recipe keeps the meatballs moist and flavorful, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 26 ounces frozen bite-size meatballs

Sauce

  • 14 ounces whole cranberry sauce (can substitute grape jelly)
  • 12 ounces Heinz Chili Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: Place the frozen bite-sized meatballs directly into the slow cooker, spreading them evenly across the base.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole cranberry sauce, Heinz chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and dark brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
  3. Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and coating of sauce.
  4. Keep Warm and Serve: After cooking, set the slow cooker to the warm setting to maintain temperature until serving. Garnish the meatballs with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.

Notes

  • You can substitute grape jelly for the cranberry sauce if preferred for a slightly different sweetness profile.
  • Ensure to stir the meatballs occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and to distribute the sauce evenly.
  • Chopped green onions make a lovely garnish and add a fresh, mild onion flavor.
  • This recipe works well for parties and can be kept warm in the slow cooker for hours without drying out.
  • For a spicier version, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.

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