Description
Cranberry meatballs in the crockpot are a flavorful and effortless dish, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Tender meatballs simmer in a sweet and tangy sauce that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, diced onion, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls about one inch in diameter.
- (Optional) Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for about five minutes before transferring them to your crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce until smooth.
- Place browned or raw meatballs in your crockpot and pour the sauce over them evenly. Stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Swap ground turkey for beef if desired. Add spices like garlic or ginger for extra flavor. For more texture, include chopped veggies or dried cranberries in the meat mixture.