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Quick Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

Quick Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are the ultimate sweet-savory appetizer for your holiday party. Juicy meatballs are simmered in a festive cranberry-chili sauce that’s tangy, rich, and ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 bag (about 32 oz) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir over medium heat until smooth and heated through (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the Meatballs: Stir in the frozen meatballs, coating evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until heated through.
  3. Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker set to warm. Garnish with chopped parsley or rosemary if desired.

Notes

  • No need to thaw frozen meatballs—add them straight into the sauce.
  • For homemade meatballs, pre-cook before adding to the sauce.
  • Add Dijon mustard or orange juice for an extra flavor boost.
  • To keep warm for parties, use a slow cooker on the “warm” setting.
  • Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day.

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