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Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

A unique recipe for meatballs! Cranberry meatballs are great for any fall or winter holiday.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen meatballs (these are fully cooked, but frozen)
  • 28 oz. whole cranberry sauce (two 14-oz. cans)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
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Instructions

  • Pour the meatballs into the crockpot.
  • Add the cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice – stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

The long cooking time ensure the sauce soaks into the meatballs and they will have much more flavor than just cooking them until done.
Stovetop: Warm the sauce in a pot, add the frozen meatballs, then simmer until heated through and coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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