Description
These Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, slow-cooked to tender perfection. Ideal for parties or cozy family dinners, this easy crockpot recipe combines frozen meatballs with a festive sauce made from cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and brown sugar, creating a delicious glaze that coats every bite.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 32 oz. bag premade frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 1 14 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 12 oz. jar chili sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the frozen meatballs into the crockpot, spreading them out evenly for consistent heating.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour the jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and brown sugar directly over the meatballs.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir gently to mix the sauces and brown sugar with the meatballs, taking care not to break the meatballs.
- Cook and Stir: Cook on low heat, stirring the meatballs every 30 minutes to ensure the sauce is well combined and the meatballs are heated through, usually about 3 hours total.
Notes
- Stirring the meatballs regularly helps to evenly distribute the sauce and prevent sticking.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- This dish can be kept warm for several hours in the crockpot before serving.
- Perfect for holiday gatherings or game day parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
