Description
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are a deliciously unique dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making them perfect for any gathering or cozy family meal. The juicy meatballs are coated in a vibrant cranberry-chili sauce that offers a delightful tang, ensuring they will be a hit at your next event. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these meatballs can serve as either an appetizer or main course. Whether you serve them with rice, pasta, or as sliders, they promise to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- Fully cooked beef, turkey, or plant-based meatballs
- Whole berry cranberry sauce
- Chili sauce
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- If using frozen meatballs, ensure they are fully cooked and thawed.
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir until blended.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until bubbling, then simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Gently add thawed meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10–15 minutes until meatballs are heated through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg