Easy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs (Slow Cooker Recipe)
These bbq cranberry meatballs are sweet, tangy, and slow-cooker easy, making them perfect for holiday parties, game days, or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.75 lbs frozen meatballs beef or turkey
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
- 1 cup cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied
Instructions
- Add the barbecue sauce and cranberry sauce to a saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Set aside.
- Place the frozen meatballs in your slow cooker.
- Pour the warm sauce over the meatballs and stir gently so everything is coated.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 hours, stirring once or twice as the meatballs heat through.
- Once everything is hot and saucy, switch the slow cooker to warm until serving.
Notes
- Whole berry cranberry sauce gives you brighter pops of fruit, while jellied cranberry sauce melts into a smooth glaze that coats evenly.
- A splash of water or apple juice can loosen the sauce if it thickens while the meatballs sit on warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
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