Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
These Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs are a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, slow-cooked to tender perfection. Ideal for holiday gatherings or easy weeknight meals, they combine frozen meatballs with a tangy cranberry, chili, and BBQ sauce, finished with a fresh cranberry and parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 48 ounces frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 14 ounces cranberry sauce
- 12 ounces chili sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
Garnish
- Parsley for garnish
- Extra cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Add the meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into your slow cooker and spread them out evenly for even cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined, creating a flavorful glaze.
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat them completely, ensuring every meatball is covered with sauce.
- Top it off: Evenly sprinkle the frozen cranberries over the top to add bursts of tartness and visual appeal.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 4 hours, or until the sauce is bubbly and the meatballs are fully heated through, melding the flavors together.
- Garnish & serve: Before serving, garnish with extra fresh cranberries and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley to add color and freshness.
Notes
- Use frozen meatballs for convenience and even cooking.
- Stir gently after adding sauce to prevent breaking the meatballs.
- Adjust brown sugar to taste if you prefer sweeter or tangier sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Can be kept warm in the crockpot for up to 2 hours before serving.
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