Crockpot Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Crockpot Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds 90% Lean Ground Beef; 1/4 cups Skim Milk; 1 cup Plain Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs; 2 Eggs; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 14 ounces, weight Can, Cranberry Sauce; 1 cup Low-salt Ketchup; 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard; 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; Chopped Chives, Garnish

Servings: persons

2 pounds 90% Lean Ground Beef
1/4 cups Skim Milk
1 cup Plain Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
Salt And Pepper, to taste
14 ounces, weight Can, Cranberry Sauce
1 cup Low-salt Ketchup
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Chopped Chives, Garnish

1
For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine lean ground beef, skim milk, plain whole wheat bread crumbs, eggs, onion powder, garlic power, dried parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
2
Gently combine all ingredients to blend.
3
Shape into meatballs approximately 1 inch round.
4
For the cranberry sauce In the crockpot, combine cranberry sauce, low-salt ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
5
Add the meatballs.
6
Cook on low for 3 hours; check for tenderness and meat should be cooked through.
7
It should take no more than 4 hours to complete cooking.
8
Serve.
9
Meatballs can be prepared ahead and reheated.
10
Meatballs can also can be frozen and used at a later date.

719

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds 90% Lean Ground Beef, 1/4 cups Skim Milk, 1 cup Plain Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs, 2 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Crockpot Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crockpot Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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