Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
This Cranberry Meatballs Recipe combines tender turkey meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry-chili sauce for an easy appetizer or simple meal that is perfect for holidays, parties, or busy weeknights.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pre-cooked turkey meatballs
- 1 12 oz bottle chili sauce
- 1 14 oz can jellied cranberry sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- In a large saucepan, combine the chili sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture until the cranberry sauce has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the pre-cooked turkey meatballs and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Continue cooking until the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve warm.
Slow Cooker Method
- In the insert of a slow cooker, combine the chili sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
- Using a wooden spoon, break up the cranberry sauce and stir until the ingredients are partially combined.
- Add the turkey meatballs and stir gently to coat them with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the sauce is smooth and the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Cranberry Meatballs Recipe gluten free, ensure the turkey meatballs are certified gluten free, as many prepared meatballs contain breadcrumbs or fillers made with wheat. In addition, verify that the chili sauce and jellied cranberry sauce are labeled gluten free and free from cross-contamination. If needed, homemade gluten-free meatballs may be used as a substitute for store-bought versions.