Description
Savory cranberry meatballs blend Swedish and American culinary traditions in one delightful dish. Juicy beef combines with tart cranberry sauce, creating a festive meal that satisfies winter cravings and delights dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 26 ounces (737 grams) frozen meatballs
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) cranberry sauce
- 12 ounces (340 grams) chili sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 grams) dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Nestle frozen meatballs into the slow cooker, positioning them evenly across the base.
- Create a vibrant sauce by thoroughly blending cranberry sauce, chili sauce, Worcestershire, and brown sugar until smooth and well-integrated.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring each piece is generously coated and saturated.
- Cover the slow cooker and allow the meatballs to simmer on low temperature for 3-4 hours, gently stirring midway through cooking to promote even flavor distribution.
- Once cooking is complete, transition the slow cooker to warm setting to maintain optimal serving temperature.
- Before presenting, delicately sprinkle finely chopped green onions across the top for a fresh, aromatic garnish that adds visual appeal and subtle flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Opt for homemade meatballs to elevate the flavor profile and control sodium levels.
- Swap cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries for a tangier, less sweet result.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free cranberry sauce or substituting with honey for a more natural sweetener.
- Consider using turkey or plant-based meatballs for a lighter, dietary-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg