Best 6 Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs Recipes
Slow cooker cranberry meatballs are an easy and delicious party appetizer or main course. This recipe is a combination of sweet and savory flavors that are sure to please everyone at the table. The meatballs are made with ground beef, pork, and bread crumbs, then simmered in a sauce made with cranberry sauce, grape jelly, ketchup, and brown sugar. The result is a tender, flavorful meatball that is perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS
Found this recipe in Women's Day Special Holiday Magazine and love the thought of these meatballs for our holiday appy table. This is another similer recipes but this is enough differant I wanted to post it. The description says these play on the sweet-tart flavor of cranberry against vibrant chili sauce. And talk about easy, use frozne meatballs and let the slow-cooker do the work
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Meat
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put cranberry sauce, chili sauce and water in slow-cooker and stir to combine.
- Add meatballs and stir to coat them with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours, until bubbly and meatballs are heated through.
- Stir; serve warm from the cooker.
- Tip: Add 2 packed tablspoons brown sugar and t teaspoon of lemon juice to the sauce for a sweet-sour variatin.
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
It's not a party without the meatballs, and we've got the perfect sweet, tangy and spicy meatball recipe.
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except for meatballs in slow cooker. Add meatballs and stir to coat them well. Set the slow cooker on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 2-2 1/2 hours.
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS
A wonderful appetizer - always highly requested at our parties! From a Betty Crocker Appetizer recipe book - January 2004. I use store-bought meatballs. Meatballs will hold on Low Heat setting for about 2 hours. Hint- Trader Joe's makes a great cranberry-orange sauce, but only at the holidays. To make this recipe at other times, I just create a sauce with canned cranberries and about a 1/4 cup OJ. Enjoy! We sure do!
Provided by Mama2boys
Categories Meat
Time 3h10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except meatballs and parsley in 2 or 2 1/2- quart slow cooker until well blended.
- Add cold meatballs.
- Cover and cook on Low het setting 2 - 3 hours or until thoroughly heated.
- Stir in parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.2
EASY SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS
Cranberry-orange sauce adds a flavor twist to these fix-and-forget appetizer meatballs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 3h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except meatballs and parsley in 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker until well blended. Add cold meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.
- Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS
Tart cranberry-orange and zesty barbecue sauces coat tasty homemade meatballs that are conveniently kept warm in a slow cooker.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 3h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place in pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
- In 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all sauce ingredients except parsley until well blended. Add meatballs.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley. Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS
These sweet-and-spicy meatballs are extra-easy to make thanks to a little help from the slow cooker. Perfect for your next holiday party.
Provided by Cindy Rahe
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions in oil 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent and softened; add garlic. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In large bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk. Add cooled onion mixture, beef, egg, salt, pepper and allspice. Mix well. Shape mixture into about 30 walnut-size meatballs; place in slow cooker.
- In another bowl, mix cranberry sauce and chipotle chiles with adobo. Pour mixture over meatballs in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. Serve using toothpicks and/or with bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter, tarter flavor than dried cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- Don't overcook the meatballs: Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry. Cook them just until they are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the meatballs. If it's too thin, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) and cook until thickened.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Cranberry meatballs can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Conclusion:
Cranberry meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love.
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