BBQ Meatballs
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BBQ Meatballs
Description
BBQ Meatballs rely on pre-cooked or frozen meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce combining cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and BBQ sauce. The slow cooker method gently heats the meatballs over several hours, allowing them to absorb the flavors and stay juicy. The sauce has a balance of sweetness from the cranberry and brown sugar and a savory edge from the BBQ and cocktail sauces. Garnishing with chopped green onions adds freshness and color.
This dish can be served warm on its own as an appetizer or over rice for a simple meal. The sauce's balance makes the meatballs versatile for casual gatherings.
For best results, use pre-cooked frozen meatballs to avoid excess grease. If using fresh uncooked meatballs, sear them first. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated gently on the stove.
Ingredients
- 50-60 meatballs store bought or homemade, frozen
- 14 ounce cranberry sauce whole
- 12 ounces cocktail sauce , or homemade
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- green onion , finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of your slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of pot.
- In a large bowl, stir together cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and barbecue sauce then pour over meatballs.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions, if desired. You could also serve over rice.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked frozen meatballs to reduce grease in the sauce; sear fresh meatballs before slow cooking.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated in an airtight container; reheat gently on the stove.
- The sauce combines cranberry and cocktail sauces with BBQ base for a balanced sweet and savory flavor.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions for added freshness and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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