Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs First Image

Cranberry Meatballs


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious frozen meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for parties or as a family meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 900 g (2 lb) frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
  • 360 ml (1½ cups) cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
  • 240 ml (1 cup) chili sauce
  • 120 ml (½ cup) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the frozen meatballs to a large saucepan or slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
  4. Stovetop: Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Slow Cooker: Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1½–2 hours.
  6. Serve warm with toothpicks or over rice.

Notes

  • For added depth of flavor, consider using homemade chili sauce.
  • Serve with a side of rice to soak up the extra sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg