Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any gathering. Tender meatballs simmered in a sweet-and-tangy cranberry sauce create an irresistible aroma sure to delight your guests. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or as a cozy weeknight treat, this recipe is simple to prepare and promises to impress with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In another bowl, combine cranberry sauce and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the cranberry mixture over them. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Serve hot with additional cranberry sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef. - Add diced bell peppers or green onions for extra crunch. - Experiment with sauces like barbecue for unique flavor variations.