Cranberry Chili Sauce for Meatballs
Transform your meatball game with this irresistibly tangy and sweet Cranberry Chili Sauce! Bursting with flavor from the perfect blend of tart cranberry sauce, zesty chili sauce, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, this easy-to-make sauce offers the ultimate balance of sweet and spicy. Accented with brown sugar, garlic powder, and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle heat, it’s the perfect party pleaser for any gathering. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for tossing with tender meatballs or serving as a dip. Whether you're hosting a holiday celebration or a casual game-day gathering, this crowd-pleasing recipe will keep your guests coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz can cranberry sauce
- 12 oz bottle chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce and chili sauce over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the cranberry sauce is smooth and fully incorporated.
Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and water to the saucepan.
Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.
Taste and adjust the seasoning or spice level if needed.
Once the sauce is ready, toss it with pre-cooked meatballs until they are well coated.
Serve the sauced meatballs immediately, or keep them warm in a slow cooker for parties.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4556 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.6 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
