Description
This Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs recipe combines savory frozen meatballs with a tangy and sweet sauce made from chili sauce, whole berry cranberry sauce, whole grain mustard, and barbecue sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is ideal for party appetizers or a flavorful main course with minimal prep and easy cooking in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 2 (20 oz) bags frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
- 1 (14 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen meatballs, chili sauce, whole berry cranberry sauce, whole grain mustard, and barbecue sauce into the slow cooker. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Meatballs: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours, or set to low and cook for 6 hours. This allows the meatballs to thoroughly heat and the flavors to meld together.
- Stir Occasionally: Stir the meatballs and sauce a couple of times during cooking to ensure all meatballs are well coated with the sauce and to prevent sticking.
- Serve Warm: Once cooking time is complete, give the meatballs a final stir and serve warm as a delicious appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- When shopping, be sure to get a bottle of chili sauce, not cocktail sauce, as they can look similar.
- The calorie count estimate provided is based on a serving size of 2 meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
