Raspberry Balsamic Meatballs (Slow Cooker)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 hrs

  • Total Time

    5 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    582 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Raspberry Balsamic Meatballs (Slow Cooker)

Use pre-cooked meatballs to make this super easy weeknight meal. The raspberry and balsamic team up to throw a pretty awesome party in your mouth. These would also make a great Christmas or New Year's Eve appetizer. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds Easy Baked Meatballs or a 2 lb package frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 & 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, grated or minced
  • green onions sliced, 4for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Spray your crock-pot with nonstick spray. Add the raspberry preserves, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes, and stir together, using a whisk if you want.
  2. Once combined, remove a 1/2 cup of the mixture and set aside.
  3. Add the meatballs (it's okay if they are frozen) and stir to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or on high for 2 and 1/2 hours.
  5. Remove the lid to add the ginger and reserved sauce. Turn the Crock pot to High if it is not already there. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • These make great appetizers, but they can also be eaten as a meal. Serve with hot rice and a big salad.
  • This recipe doesn't have to be made in the slow cooker. You can bake these with the sauce in a baking dish. I would start with 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Source: lightly adapted from Crock Pot Made Simple: Slow Cooker Recipes

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4meatballs Calories 582kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Potassium 527mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 39IU (1%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4meatballs
Calories 582kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Potassium 527mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 39IU 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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