Ingredients
– 26 ounces frozen meatballs provides the hearty base
– 12 ounces chili sauce adds savory tang
– 15.5 ounces jellied cranberry sauce brings sweet and festive notes
Instructions
1-Getting started with Crockpot Christmas Cranberry Meatballs is as easy as it gets, and youβll be amazed at how quickly it comes together. Begin by placing the frozen meatballs right into your slow cooker no need to thaw or brown them first, which saves you precious time. This step keeps things straightforward for busy parents or students juggling multiple tasks.
2-Next, in a separate bowl, whisk together the chili sauce and cranberry sauce until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Set it to cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, remembering to stir halfway through to ensure everything mixes nicely.
3-Once done, your meatballs will be tender and full of flavor, ready to serve in just about 5 minutes of hands-on effort. This method works wonders for yielding around 26 meatballs, perfect for feeding a crowd at holiday gatherings. If youβre adapting for different diets, itβs simple to swap in alternatives as mentioned earlier.
Last Step:
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π΄ Use slow cooker liners to make cleanup quick and easy.
π₯ No need to brown frozen meatballs before cooking, unless using raw meatballs.
π Substitute chili sauce with BBQ sauce or cranberry sauce with grape jelly for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 90 kcal
