Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs (Print-Friendly Version)

Whip up these simple Christmas cranberry meatballs as a merry starter for your holiday party. Juicy meatballs covered in rich tangy sauce—just right for your December celebrations. Check it out now.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Sauce

01 - 1 can (14 oz) cranberry jelly
02 - 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper

→ Meatballs

06 - 1 bag (32 oz) frozen ready-to-eat beef or turkey meatballs

# How to Make It:

01 - Mix cranberry jelly, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a big skillet. Keep stirring over medium heat until everything melts into a smooth, hot sauce, about 5 minutes.
02 - Drop the frozen meatballs into the sauce and stir until they're all coated. Turn heat down to medium-low, put a lid on, and let everything bubble gently for 15 to 20 minutes until the meatballs are hot all the way through.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Beef meatballs give a heartier taste, while turkey ones work great if you want something lighter.