Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 18 ounce container BBQ sauce
- 14 ounce can cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 48 ounce bag frozen meatballs fully cooked
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Mix Sauce: In the base of your slow cooker, combine the BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.18 ounce container BBQ sauce, 14 ounce can cranberry sauce, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Add Meatballs: Place frozen meatballs into the slow cooker, and stir to coat.48 ounce bag frozen meatballs
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1 ½-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
Stove Top Instructions:
- Prepare Sauce: In a large saucepan over low-medium heat, whisk together the BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.18 ounce container BBQ sauce, 14 ounce can cranberry sauce, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Heat Sauce: Bring the sauce to a low simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Add Meatballs: Add the frozen meatballs, and stir to coat.48 ounce bag frozen meatballs
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh green onions, if desired.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 6 meatballs coated with sauce. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
Serving Size
6 meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
328
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
61
mg
20
%
Sodium
404
mg
17
%
Potassium
341
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
89
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
