cranberry meatballs crockpot
These delicious and easy-to-make cranberry meatballs are perfect for parties or as a comforting family meal. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making them a delightful treat that everyone will love!
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker (Crockpot)
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet (optional, for browning meatballs)
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey Can substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce Canned or homemade.
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 24 meatballs.
- For added flavor, you can brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes before adding them to the slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, combine the cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce, mixing well.
- Gently place the meatballs into the sauce mixture in the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or until the meatballs are cooked through and flavorful.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
These meatballs can be served as an appetizer, on a bed of rice, or in a sandwich.
You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Feel free to add a splash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture for a spicy kick.