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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 582 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Once combined, remove a 1/2 cup of the mixture and set aside.
- Add the meatballs (it's okay if they are frozen) and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or on high for 2 and 1/2 hours.
- 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.
- Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds.
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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
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
% 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.