Crock Pot Frozen Meatballs Cranberry Chipotle
Transform your next party appetizer or weeknight dinner with these irresistibly sweet and spicy Crock Pot Frozen Meatballs with Cranberry Chipotle Sauce. This no-fuss recipe combines tender, savory meatballs with a bold, flavor-packed sauce made from tangy cranberry, smoky chipotle peppers, rich barbecue sauce, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a tantalizing balance of sweet, heat, and zest. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, these meatballs are simmered to perfection, making them an effortless crowd-pleaser. Serve them as a standout appetizer with toothpicks at your next gathering, or pair with rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty main dish. Perfect for busy cooks seeking a flavorful, slow-cooked delight, this recipe is simple, versatile, and absolutely delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs
- 14 ounces cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
- 2 whole peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine cranberry sauce, chipotle peppers, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth to create the cranberry chipotle sauce.
Place frozen meatballs into the crock pot. Pour the cranberry chipotle sauce over the top, ensuring all the meatballs are evenly coated.
Stir meatballs and sauce gently to combine and distribute the sauce evenly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on high heat for 2-3 hours or low heat for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
Once the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are heated through, switch the crock pot to the 'warm' setting for serving.
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice or mashed potatoes as a main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*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.
