Description
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs offer a delicious fusion of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that make them a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a family dinner, these meatballs are easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz bag of fully cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- If using frozen meatballs, ensure they are fully cooked and thawed.
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, mix together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well combined.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat until bubbling; simmer for about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the prepared meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh garlic and onions instead of powdered versions. Feel free to adjust the brown sugar based on your desired sweetness level. To spice things up, add crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeños to the sauce.