Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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