Crockpot Meatballs with Chili and Cranberry Sauce

Close-up of a bitten cranberry meatball showing the inside, served on a white plate with other saucy meatballs and gold cocktail picks.

Crockpot Meatballs with Chili and Cranberry Sauce

These easy crockpot meatballs with chili and cranberry sauce use frozen meatballs for the perfect sweet and savory holiday party appetizer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chili Sauce, Cranberry, meatballs

Servings:

Equipment

7 qt. Crockpot
Measuring spoons
Whisk
Serving bowl or platter
Serving spoon
Cocktail toothpicks

Ingredients

1 12 oz. bottle chili sauce
1 14 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 14–18 oz. bags frozen, fully cooked bite-size meatballs
Finely chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Add the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to a 7-quart or larger crockpot. Stir to combine.
Add the frozen meatballs and stir until evenly coated with the sauce.
Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2½ hours or low for 3 to 4 hours, until the meatballs are heated through.
For a thicker sauce, remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately or keep warm in the crockpot until ready to serve.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Stovetop Directions: Add the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to a large saucepan or Dutch oven and stir to combine. Add the frozen meatballs and stir to coat. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through.

Storage: Let your leftover meatballs cool, then store them with the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, on the stovetop over low heat, or in the crockpot on low until warmed through.

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