Description
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that make them an ideal dish for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy weeknight dinners. These easy-to-make meatballs are coated in a vibrant cranberry-chili sauce, creating a delightful taste that will impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying meal option. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish over rice or pasta, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (24 oz) bag fully cooked beef, turkey, or plant-based meatballs
- 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 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 well.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until bubbling; simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Add the thawed meatballs and gently stir to coat them with the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10–15 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg