Cranberry Chili Meatballs Recipe Recipe Cards

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large pot combine brown sugar, cranberry sauce, chili sauce and water. Mix well.
• Add frozen meatballs and mix well.
• Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
• Serve over mashed potatoes or rice. (Leftover mashed potatoes work great!)

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first six ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook until heated through, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, heat sauce ingredients as directed. Add sauce and meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. , Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

MARV'S MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients, except meatballs, in a large crock pot.
• 2. Add frozen meatballs and stir to coat them with sauce.
• 3. Cook on low for about five hours, carefully stir occasionally. The sauce will caramelize as it cooks.

CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Stir all four ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
• Mix well and simmer until warmed through.
• Pour over cooked meatballs or heat meatballs in sauce.
• To freeze: Double or triple sauce and divide into 3 cup containers or freezer bags. Label and freeze for up to 3 months; Defrost in fridge overnight or in microwave; add cooked meatballs and cook or bake until heated through.

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine meat ball ingredients blend well.
• Form meatballs the size of walnuts.
• Arrange in a single layer in baking dish.
• Set aside Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat until smooth, stir frequently.
• Pour over meatballs.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Serve in a chafing dish, provide toothpicks.
• CROCK POT VERSION: Cook meatballs in 350F oven for 15-20 minutes with out the sauce.
• Drain.
• Place in crock pot, pour on the sauce.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• I serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles.

CRANBERRY & CHILI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Shape mixture into about 54 (1-inch) balls.
• Cook meatballs, in batches, in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned (about 5 minutes); remove meatballs from pan, and drain well on paper towels.
• Stir together cranberry and chili sauces and next 5 ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and cook, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes or until smooth.
• Add meatballs; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until centers are no longer pink.
• Note: To make ahead, place cooked meatballs in a zip-top plastic freezer bag, and freeze up to 1 month.
• Thaw in refrigerator, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.