Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cranberry Sauce Meatballs, a quick and easy dish that brilliantly combines sweet and tangy notes with savory goodness. Perfect for any occasion—whether it be a cozy family dinner or a festive get-together—these meatballs are sure to impress. Coated in a luscious cranberry-chili sauce, each bite offers a burst of flavor that’s both comforting and satisfying. With just a few staple ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that your guests will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (24 oz) bag of fully cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- 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
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- If using frozen meatballs, ensure they are fully thawed.
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir well to mix.
- Heat over medium heat until bubbling; simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
- Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10–15 minutes until meatballs are heated through and sauce thickens.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg