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Crockpot Cranberry Chili Meatballs

These Crockpot Cranberry Chili Meatballs are sweet, tangy, saucy, and perfect for holidays, game day, potlucks, and parties. Make them with frozen meatballs for the easiest appetizer, or use homemade beef meatballs for a from-scratch option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings as an appetizer
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen meatballs (or homemade meatballs) 32 ounces
  • 1 can jellied cranberry sauce 14 ounces
  • 1 bottle chili sauce 12 ounces

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Mix sauce: In your crockpot, whisk together cranberry sauce and chili sauce until smooth.
  2. Add meatballs: Add meatballs to the sauce and stir until the meatballs are coated.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 - 4 hours or high for 2 - 3 hours, until heated through.
  4. Serve warm: Keep on the warm setting for parties.

Notes

  • For a homemade version, use fully cooked homemade meatballs instead of frozen meatballs.
  • If using homemade meatballs that are already cooked, heat them in the sauce on low for 2 to 3 hours or on high for 1 to 2 hours.
  • For extra sweetness, add 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  • For extra heat, add hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.