Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, making them an ideal dish for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. This easy recipe features fully cooked meatballs coated in a vibrant cranberry-chili sauce that brings a unique twist to your meal. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish. Whether served as an appetizer or part of a main course, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (24 oz) bag of fully cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- If using frozen meatballs, ensure they are thawed before starting.
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until bubbling; let it simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Add the thawed meatballs to the saucepan and gently stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10–15 minutes until meatballs are heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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