Description
A delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors from cranberry and chili sauces, perfectly coating meatballs for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Add frozen meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until meatballs are fully heated.
- Transfer to a serving dish or slow cooker set to warm. Garnish with chopped parsley or rosemary if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness or spiciness by varying the amount of brown sugar or chili sauce.
- Can be served as an appetizer or a main dish with sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg