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Easy Cranberry Meatballs Recipe


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Ingredients

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  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen meatballs
  • 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) Heinz chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: fresh parsley or chopped green onions for garnish
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Instructions

Instructions (Slow Cooker Method):

  • Place meatballs in the crockpot.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat.
  • Cook on low heat for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions and serve warm.

Stovetop Method:

  • Place frozen meatballs in a large saucepan or pot.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are completely cooked and heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions before serving.

Oven Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the frozen meatballs in a large baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat evenly.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions and serve warm.

Instant Pot Method:

  • Place frozen meatballs in the Instant Pot.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to combine.
  • Seal the Instant Pot and set it to Manual (High Pressure) for 5 minutes.
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions and serve warm.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (slow cooker) or 25-30 minutes (other methods)
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop, Oven, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Comfort Food