Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs (Print-Friendly Version)
Whip up these simple Christmas cranberry meatballs as a tasty holiday starter for your upcoming party. Juicy meatballs covered in sweet tangy goodness—just what you need for festive gatherings. Check it out & save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Sauce
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1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
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1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Meatballs
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1 bag (32 oz) frozen pre-cooked beef or turkey meatballs
# How to Make It:
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Mix together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a big skillet or pot. Keep stirring on medium heat until everything melts together into a smooth, warm sauce, which takes about 5 minutes.
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Toss in the frozen meatballs and make sure they're all coated with sauce. Turn the heat down to medium-low, put a lid on the pan, and let it bubble gently for 15 to 20 minutes until the meatballs are hot all the way through.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Beef meatballs give a fuller taste, but you can switch to turkey if you want something lighter.