Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    40 meatballs

  • Calories

    91 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs Recipe: Fabulous Crock Pot Meatballs for holiday parties, made with a brilliant 3-ingredient glaze!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup shaved onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 9.5 ounces jalapeno jelly or hot pepper jam
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and paprika. Mix until very even and smooth.
  2. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Roll the meat mixture into tight ball, 1 1/4-inch wide. Place them in the skillet and brown on all sides.
  3. Once the meatballs are cooked on the outside, move them to 4 quart slow cooker. Continue rolling and browning until all the meatballs are in the slow cooker.
  4. Pour in the cranberry sauce, pepper jelly, and barbecue sauce. Cover and set on low for at least 3 hours, or on high for at least 1 1/2 hours.
  5. Set the slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Want to make the quick-prep version? 
  • Pour 2 pounds frozen meatballs into the crockpot.
  • Add the cranberry sauce, jalapeno jelly, and barbecue sauce.
  • Cover and slow cook on low for at least 4 hours. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1meatball Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1meatball
Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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

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