Cooking Time:
2 1/2 hours to 3 1/2 hoursServings:
6
Ingredients
1 1/2 - 2 lb. frozen meatballs, turkey or beef15 oz. cranberry sauce
2/3 c. ketchup
1/2 c. beef broth
3 T. brown sugar
1/2 small onion, minced
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. cider vinegar
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are always a crowd pleaser! This easy recipe is very flavorful and will have guests coming back for more. Select any frozen meatball from your grocer for this recipe. (Costco has large bags that you can keep in your freezer all the time – just take out a pound or two when you need it.)
- Place frozen meatballs in a slow cooker.
- Combine sauce ingredients; can add additional pepper flakes if you like it with a kick.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat well.
- Cover. Cook on High for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
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Sorry my sweet and sour meatball are better!!
I am on Coumadin (blood thinner) and cranberry is prohibited. Can you think of a good substitute because these sound really good!?
Hi Sue – thanks for your question. I think you could sub out an equal amount of your favorite jam or jelly and these would still be good. If you make them please write back and let us know how they turn out. Thank you & Happy Crocking!
Hi Sue, can you have apples, oranges, or blueberries? These might be a good substitute. Happy Crocking!
I would think Currant jelly would work! I know the chili sauce/grape jelly combo is pretty good on the lil smokies.
Making this delight tonight…. with a nice bed of white rice and broccoli. 🙂
No beef broth on hand so I used 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup bourbon and added a little beef bouillon. These were excellent!
Love it Natascha! So glad it was a hit for you! Happy Crocking!