Description
Comforting meatballs slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy cranberry chili sauce, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in size, ensuring they are packed tightly.
- Place the meatballs in the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spaced. In a separate bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg