Cranberry Chili Meatballs Recipe Recipe For Chili

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SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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Found this recipe in Women's Day Special Holiday Magazine and love the thought of these meatballs for our holiday appy table. This is another similer recipes but this is enough differant I wanted to post it. The description says these play on the sweet-tart flavor of cranberry against vibrant chili sauce. And talk about easy, use frozne meatballs and let the slow-cooker do the work

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Meat

Time 3h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces cranberry sauce, whole-berry
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup water
2 lbs frozen meatballs, completely thawed

Steps:

  • Put cranberry sauce, chili sauce and water in slow-cooker and stir to combine.
  • Add meatballs and stir to coat them with the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours, until bubbly and meatballs are heated through.
  • Stir; serve warm from the cooker.
  • Tip: Add 2 packed tablspoons brown sugar and t teaspoon of lemon juice to the sauce for a sweet-sour variatin.

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



Cranberry Chili Meatballs image

My friends look forward to enjoying these chili sauce meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are never any leftovers! Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any holiday party. -Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY & CHILI MEATBALLS



Cranberry & Chili Meatballs image

The flavor of these meatballs is distinctive and not what you'd expect from meatballs, which is a pleasant surprise on a buffet or anytime.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs ground chuck
2 large eggs
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 225, Sodium 2259.9, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 57.8, Protein 45.8

More about "cranberry chili meatballs recipe recipe for chili"

2017-05-02 Steps. Hide Images. 1. Combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, cumin, chili powder and allspice in a large pot. Set to a medium heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mix begins to bubble. 2. Add the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 25 minutes. 3.
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